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The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) in Tallahassee has been selected for public voting in the Levitt Music Series Grant, aiming to enhance community engagement through live music. Voting is now open until September 15. Residents can support COCA by voting online or via text, highlighting its role in promoting arts and culture in the region. This opportunity could lead to increased programming that fosters community ties and cultural vibrancy.
Tallahassee – The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) in Tallahassee has been chosen as one of 100 nonprofit organizations to enter the public voting phase for the prestigious 2026-2028 Levitt Music Series Grant. This important announcement was made on September 5, 2025, and marks a significant milestone for COCA among a competitive pool of over 300 applications submitted from across the country to the Levitt Foundation.
Public voting commenced on September 5 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) and will remain open until September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT. Voting is essential for the advancement of COCA’s proposal as the Levitt Foundation will select grant recipients based on voters’ input. Individuals interested in supporting COCA can cast their votes via an online platform at https://levitt.org/vote or through text by sending a message to 877-409-5525 using the designated keyword for COCA, which is “TALLY.”
Each voter is allowed to select a maximum of five distinct proposals, with only one vote per proposal permissible. It is crucial to note that votes submitted prior to the official voting period will not be counted, accentuating the importance of participating within the specified window. For online votes, after selecting a proposal, the voting location will autofill, simplifying the process. Those who vote via text will receive a confirmation message to indicate their vote has been successfully recorded. Any votes that do not yield a confirmation were not counted.
The Levitt Foundation will ultimately determine the fifty finalists based on the number of votes received for each proposal. Proposals that show substantial community backing, as evidenced by the volume of votes, may be given heightened consideration in the final decision-making process.
The goal of the Levitt Foundation is to enhance underutilized outdoor spaces while promoting live music to encourage community cohesion. Their initiatives have fostered communal bonds through the arts, helping to revitalize urban areas across the nation.
COCA is a significant player in the Tallahassee and Leon County region’s artistic landscape, having operated for over 40 years. As the designated local arts agency, COCA is pivotal in promoting, advocating, and nurturing arts and culture across Florida’s capital. Their endeavors extend beyond merely serving as an arts organization; they actively engage the community and support local artists and events, thereby enriching the cultural fabric of the area.
The Levitt Music Series Grant represents a valuable opportunity for COCA and, if awarded, could lead to the organization hosting music and arts programming that not only entertains but also strengthens community ties in Tallahassee. Voting for COCA can significantly contribute to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of the city, and residents are encouraged to participate actively in this process.
The outcome of the public voting will determine the next steps for COCA and its ability to secure funding aimed at bringing music and art to greater visibility in outdoor spaces throughout Tallahassee. Residents are urged to take advantage of this opportunity and express their support for local arts initiatives by casting their votes before the deadline on September 15, 2025.
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- Tallahassee Reports: COCA Grant Finalists
- Tallahassee.com: Fun Things to Do
- WTXL: Weekend Events
- Google Search: Tallahassee Cultural Events
- Wikipedia: Arts in Florida
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