For this fiscal year, only applicants scoring 95 or higher can expect to receive their full requests for Florida's arts and culture grants.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Schools face a nearly $21 million cut in funding amid a federal funding freeze. Fiscal year 2025 funding for certain grant programs is now under review per an email sent from the U.S. Department of Education.

Legislative disbursement changes have diverted $45.7 million from the district, and Trump's freeze on education funds puts another $20 million at risk.