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Orange County approves $5.16 million in cultural tourism grants to 39 organizations
Summary
The board unanimously approved $5,164,747 in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding for 39 cultural tourism grants for calendar year 2026. Staff and the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council recommended awards after a public review process; the county projects $120 million in economic impact from the funded programs.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 28 approved $5,164,747 in cultural tourism grants to 39 local nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
The grants are funded from Tourist Development Tax revenues and are structured as dollar‑for‑dollar matching awards. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council recommended the slate after multiple steps: a public “how to apply” workshop, a courtesy staff review for applicants, a public review panel where applicants answered…
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