The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2025-2026 fall cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural groups. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded at www.miamidadearts.org by clicking GRANTS / GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS.

Miami-Dade County, in collaboration with the City of Miami, has taken swift action to stabilize and secure the Coconut Grove Playhouse site following a temporary pause in the project’s Phase 1 construction in the revitalization of this cherished cultural treasure. Immediate actions and protective measures to shore up the structure, ensure safety and preserve historic elements were put in place. The exterior of the building has been stabilized, inspected by the engineer, and reviewed by the City of Miami.

In coordination with the City of Miami, both north and southbound travel lanes on Main Highway in Coconut Grove have been reopened today. Charles Avenue will remain closed until further notice as Miami-Dade County continues construction at the Coconut Grove Playhouse. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work to ensure the safety of the community during this project.

For updates and more information, visit https://miamidadearts.org/coconut-grove-playhouse-updates.

2025 - 2026 CONVERSATIONS WITH CAVA

Attend a public meeting to learn more about the Proposed Budget for FY 2025-26

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is hosting a series of in-person conversations about Miami-Dade County's 2025-2026 proposed budget starting Friday, May 16. Attend a session to learn about the budget planning process and to provide your input on programs and services.

Was your Organization's NEA Grant Cancelled?

Join Americans for the Arts’ Emergency Webinar Today for Guidance on the recent NEA Grant Cancellations

Wednesday, May 7 at 4:00 PM ET

Pérez CreARTE will invest $5 million to expand access to the arts

The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation's CreARTE Grant Program is now open for applications through June 13. The Pérez Family Foundation will invest $5 million in Miami-Dade arts organizations working to cultivate an equitable arts community by expanding residents’ access to the arts and making our city a global hub for artistic excellence.

Through Pérez CreARTE, the Foundation will award grants in three main areas of focus: 

A community conversation with author Alex Sarian moderated by Arsht president and CEO Johann Zietsman
Thursday, May 1, 2025

5:30 p.m. Reception with complimentary refreshments
6 p.m. Conversation and Q and A

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Ziff Ballet Opera House - Peacock Foundation Studio
1300 Biscayne Bivd. Miami, FL 33132

Cultural Grants Workshop for Arts Groups, Artists and Nonprofit Community Organizations

IN-PERSON
Thursday, May 8 at 6 PM - ​Cultural Grants Workshop Presented in Partnership with Miami-Dade County Chairman Anthony Rodriguez
District 10 - RSVP
Westchester Cultural Arts Center
7930 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155

Miami-Dade County’s “Cone of Silence” rules, which apply to all County competitive selection processes, prohibit communication regarding a particular bid solicitation after it has been advertised and until a written recommendation is issued. The Cone of Silence is designed to protect the professional integrity of the procurement process by shielding it from undue influences prior to the recommendation of a contract award.  The Cone of Silence now has been lifted for this project. The project is moving forward with the permitting process in collaboration with the City of Miami.

Miami-Dade County’s seniors are eager to enjoy vibrant and dynamic cultural activities. Here is how you can be part of the 2026 Golden Ticket Arts Guide.