PROGRAMS > CULTURAL CONTRACTS Cultural Organizations Program (COP) Cultural Organizations Program (COP) provides operational support to established organizations with budgets over $75,000. The COP provides funding for annual operating support for arts groups, with additional support for the operation of city-owned facilities.   Learn More Cultural Projects Program (CPP) Cultural Projects Program (CPP) provides considerable leveraging power for arts and cultural programming by funding up to 50% of project-specific expenses to established art organizations.  Learn More Community Arts Program (CAP) - formerly the Neighborhood Touring Program (NTP) Community Arts Program (CAP) allocates annual funding for culturally based and ethic specific artists to provide no-cost services to residents of Dallas.   Learn More Cultural Tourism Initiative (CTI) Cultural Tourism Initiative (CTI) supports cultural projects that make Dallas a more attractive destination for cultural tourists (one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism field).  Learn More Leadership Exchange and Advancement Program (LEAP) Leadership Exchange and Advancement Program (LEAP) is a small funding category that provides subsidies for the use of cultural facilities for rehearsals and performances.  Learn More Office of Cultural Affairs Logo Downloads Choose the file type from the list. Right-click any of the links and "Save as".    JPG - Color    JPG - Black and white    TIF - Color    TIF - Black and white    EPS - Color    EPS - Black and white To Apply To access the Online Cultural Application, click here Timeline Download a timeline of important dates for funding programs (pdf) Funding Review Panels Most funding program applications are reviewed by a panel made up of qualified candidates from the professional arts and cultural field and approved by the Cultural Affairs Commission. Panel nominations are accepted throughout the year. Review Panel Nomination Form (.doc) More Information For more information about Funding Programs, contact: Charla Sanderson Cultural Programs Manager  Phone: 214.670.4065