Contact: Jane Thayer | jane.thayer@miamidade.gov
Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Awards of up to $10,000 will be made to selected artists
FY 2025-2026 Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program Guidelines
MIAMI INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS (MIA) GRANTS PROGRAM
The Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program provides merit-based awards to individual artists of all disciplines in Miami-Dade County on a competitive basis to support their artistic development and practice. In recognition of the contributions of Miami-Dade’s outstanding artists to the fundamental vitality and creativity of our cultural community, the MIA Grants Program strongly encourages applications from professional artists of the highest caliber with a recognized body of artwork and who are deeply rooted in Miami’s diverse cultural life.
Please note that awards are taxable. If awarded, it is strongly recommended that the selected artist consult their own tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service to determine their tax liability.
MIA Program Timetable*
| Grant Funding Period | October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 |
| Application Available | Monday, February 3, 2025 |
| Pre-Submission Workshop #1 (Zoom & In-Person) | Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
| Pre-Submission Workshop #2 (Zoom & In-Person) | Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM Recording Available (Passcode: zBL$^J68) |
| Pre-Submission Workshop #3 (Zoom & In-Person) | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM |
| Pre-Submission Workshop #4 (Zoom & In-Person) | Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
| Application Deadline | Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM |
| Availability of Grant Funds |
December 31, 2025 |
*Dates and Times Subject to Change
PRE-SUBMISSION WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be offered via Zoom Webinar and In-Person to review the program’s guidelines, application form and answer questions:
- Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Recording Available Here (Passcode: zBL$^J68) - Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM (Register here)
The workshop is optional; however, interested artists are strongly encouraged to attend.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications open on Monday, February 3, 2025. Applications are accepted online through Submittable (it’s free to register and use). Click the button below to begin.
If you do not have an account, click the button below, then click the "SIGN UP" tab and proceed to the application.
Attending a workshop is highly recommended, but not required. A consultation with the program administrator is not required to apply. Please make sure to attend a Q&A workshop before scheduling a consultation, as most questions will be addressed during the program workshop.
QUESTIONS?
Check out the FAQs: View Frequently Asked Questions here.
Contact MIA Grant Program Administrator, Jane Thayer, at jane.thayer@miamidade.gov.
To schedule a 15-minute consultation with the MIA Grant Program Administrator click here.
Questions will be answered during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
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