The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the 2021-2022 spring 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. Grant guidelines can also be requested by calling the Department of Cultural Affairs at (305) 375-4634, or via email at culture@miamidade.gov.
Grant applications and supporting documentation will be submitted via the cloud-based, online grants management platform SurveyMonkey Apply at www.miamidadearts.smapply.io. The system offers users a friendly interface where applicants can easily submit grant applications, track support documents and generate final reports.
2021-2022 DEADLINES FOR SPRING CYCLE GRANT PROGRAMS:
ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Major Cultural Institutions Grant Program (MCI)
Kelly Allocco | kelly.allocco@miamidade.gov
Deadline: March 5, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides general operating support grants to fully professional institutions with year-round programs and annual fiscal operations specifically in Miami-Dade County that satisfy the eligibility requirements. The objective of this program is to help support the annual operations of and programming provided to the community by Miami-Dade’s largest, exemplary cultural organizations.
Cultural Advancement Grant Program (ADV)
Gilda B. Mooney| Gilda.Mooney@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: March 29, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: April 5, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides general operating support grants and technical assistance to a designated group of Miami-Dade County's mid to large size, artistically excellent and culturally diverse performing, and visual, literary and presenting arts organizations. Qualifying organizations are engaged year-round in the creation or presentation of art, within or across artistic fields and disciplines, and demonstrate the potential to achieve regional, national, or international visibility as evidenced by current artistic programs and management structure.
Cultural Development Grant Program (CDG)
Adriana Pérez | Adriana.Perez@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: April 9, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: April 16, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides general operating support grants and technical assistance to a designated group of Miami-Dade County's mid-sized, artistically accomplished and culturally diverse performing, visual, literary and presenting arts organizations that are defining the cultural and artistic voice of Miami. Applicants to this program must have a total average of the prior two-year’s organizational budget of $250,000 or more.
Developing Arts in Neighborhoods Grant Program (DAN)
Roxana Barba | Roxana.Barba@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: May 3, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: May 10, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides funding and technical assistance support to small and/or developing cultural groups with annual organizational budgets under $100,000 that create, present or produce year-round cultural activities and arts programs in Miami-Dade County at the grassroots level, including underserved neighborhoods, communities or special populations. Applicants to this program must have at least a two year track record of creating, producing or presenting year-round cultural programs and activities. Please note: the guidelines for the DAN Grant Program will be available as of March 17, 2021.
Festivals and Special Events Grant Program (FEST)
Adriana Perez | Adriana.Perez@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: March 1, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: March 8, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides grants to non-profit organizations presenting major annual festivals and special events in Miami-Dade County which have an established reputation for excellence and credibility, are capable of attracting visitors on regional, national and/or international levels, and have a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic cultural community.
Hannibal Cox, Jr. Cultural Grant Program (HCJ)
Roxana Barba| Roxana.Barba@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: March 1, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: March 8, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides general operating support grants to small and mid-sized, semi-professional and professional organizations whose primary mission is the year-round creation, presentation, exhibition or performance of cultural activities. Applicants to this program must have a total prior year’s organizational budgets of $100,000 and $250,000.
YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS
Youth Arts Miami Grant Program (YAM)
Francine Andersen | Francine.Andersen@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: March 1, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: March 8, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides general operating support grants to non-profit youth arts organizations having a year-round presence in Miami-Dade County, whose primary mission is to create, present or exhibit cultural programs for and/or with children and youth. Applicants to this program must have at least a three (3) consecutive year track record of providing a year-round season of youth arts activities for children in Miami-Dade County.
Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program (YEP)
Dana Pezoldt | Dana.Pezoldt@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: May 4, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: May 11, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations providing cultural arts outreach programs that enrich the lives of children through the arts by making the arts available to more children and families throughout Miami-Dade County, whereby, children will have opportunities to have positive live arts experiences through: Arts Instruction; Arts Intervention; Healing/Expressive Arts; In-school Performances; or Public Performances/Exhibitions. Please note: the guidelines for the YEP Grant Program will be available as of March 17, 2021.
PROJECT-BASED PROGRAMS
Audience Access Grant Program (AUD)
Francine Andersen | Francine.Andersen@miamidade.gov
Deadline: Ongoing
The Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program is designed to provide funding to help pay for arts program ADA/access technology and services, such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, captioning, audio description, materials in accessible format, ADA/access training, and other such services to ensure programmatic access for audiences of all abilities. This program is not intended to provide assistance in funding capital/facilities projects or improvements, such as construction, renovation or major equipment purchases.
Capital Development Grant Program (CAP)
Kelly Allocco | kelly.allocco@miamidade.gov
Deadline: April 9, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides grants to non-profit cultural organizations for capital improvement projects that are designed to expand, renovate, construct, and/or equip cultural facilities located within Miami-Dade County. These capital projects assist the nonprofit cultural community in providing increased public service, greater access, enhanced exhibition or performing space and in developing cultural facilities that can be operated more effectively and efficiently. Programs in facilities for which grants have been provided must be ADA accessible and promoted to the general public.
International Cultural Partnerships Grant Program (ICP)
Roxana Barba| Roxana.Barba@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: May 3, 2021, 11:59 PM
Final Deadline: May 10, 2021, 11:59 PM
Provides grants to Miami-Dade County-based professional cultural organizations to support meaningful artistic exchange, partnerships or collaborations with professional artists, arts professionals and/or organizations abroad. The program aims to elevate Miami-Dade County’s image abroad and to support the efforts of Miami-Dade’s artists and cultural organizations to improve their work by engaging in meaningful arts activities with artists, arts professionals (such as curators, historians, designers) and/or organizations abroad. Please note: the guidelines for the ICP Grant Program will be available as of March 17, 2021.
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Program Update
Based on the continued seriousness of the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council has resolved to continue the suspension the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program until further notice. The Tourist Development Council and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs will continue to communicate information about status of the TDC grants program. Applicants are encouraged to review the Community Grants Program guidelines, a quarterly program that funds arts and cultural projects, as a potential source of support for their cultural programming.
Pre-Grant Submission Consultations
Applicants are required to schedule a pre-grant submission staff consultation. Applicants must be registered user of SurveyMonkey Apply in order to apply for a Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs grants. To schedule a staff consultation, contact the grant program administrator directly or visit the program specific page at www.miamidadearts.org/grants.
For more information about the Department of Cultural Affairs and its programs, please visit www.miamidadearts.org. Grant funding for FY 2021-2022 is contingent upon the approval of Miami-Dade County’s FY 2021-2022 budget by the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.