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Hillsborough County details rules, deadlines for 2026 Professional Development for Artists grants
Summary
Hillsborough County Arts Council staff outlined terms of the FY2026 Professional Development for Artists Grant in a webinar, reiterating the grant agreement is a binding contract, reimbursements are limited to items approved in the application, the eligible expense window is Jan. 1–Aug. 15, 2026, and final reports are due Sept. 30, 2026.
Hillsborough County Arts Council Division Director Martine Collier and Program Manager Kathy Collins held a virtual workshop for 2026 Professional Development for Artists grantees to explain contract terms, reimbursement procedures, documentation and reporting requirements. The presentation covered how to submit invoices through the Neighborly grant portal, what expenses qualify for reimbursement and the county’s verification process.
Collier opened the session by congratulating grantees and introducing Collins, who said “your grant agreement is a contract” and that the agreement incorporates the applicant’s narrative and budget. Collins advised grantees to carefully review the written agreement before signing and to return a completed W-9 as part of the onboarding steps.
Collins said the grant period runs from Jan.…
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