Introducing OASIS

OASIS (Online Arts Services and Information System), is a new service of the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs that allows artists and organizations to submit Division grant applications online and track existing grant records (2008 and beyond).

Beginning this summer, OASIS will be used for all 2007-2008 grant applications except Cultural Facilities, Regional Cultural Facilities and State Touring Program. Applications for these programs will be submitted on paper until further notice. Please see the OASIS Support section of the Division of Cultural Affairs website for more detail.

Getting Started

Before you start, be sure that you've visited OASIS Support. OASIS news and announcements will be posted there, as well as instructions, tips, frequently asked questions, and other supporting information.

To use OASIS, you will need:

• A valid email address
  To use OASIS, you will need a valid electronic mail (email) address.
• An OASIS profile
  Your profile allows you to create grant applications, access grants that are in progress and receive grant related communications from the Division. You must carefully follow instructions to make sure that your profile is set up correctly. For instructions on creating a profile, visit OASIS Support
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7
  This is a free application that you will need to view application previews. Visit the Adobe website to download Acrobat Reader. It may take up to 30 minutes on a dial-up connection.

When to use OASIS

• When you are ready to submit a grant application.
• When you are ready to submit interim or final reports.
• When you need to be associated with an organization that has an existing profile.
• When your contact information (individual or organization) changes.
• When you are interested in becoming a panelist.

Refer to OASIS Support for instructions on using OASIS in each of these instances.

When NOT to use OASIS

• When you are deciding which grant programs are right for you and you need to review program guidelines and requirements.
• When you need to download a form or document (ex: grant report form or grant amendment request form).
• When you are trying to find panel information or deadlines.

All of these tasks should be done using the Division's website (http://www.florida-arts.org).

Make sure you continue to regularly check the website for grant program information, deadlines, resources, news and opportunities.