FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines
Community Grants Program (CG)
Geraldine Toussaint | geraldine.toussaint@miamidade.gov
A quarterly program for nonprofit organizations developing small and large-scale community-based cultural programs (dance, theater, music, visual arts), as well as projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals and publications that have a strong artistic component.
The program funds projects with strong community involvement and/or outreach component. The Community Grants (CG) Program is particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural neighborhood activities and projects encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture, as well as social service organizations and cultural groups developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.
Second Quarter
Workshop: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: Tuesay, October 15, 2024, 11:59 PM
Tourist Development Grants Program (TDC)
Nikenna Benjamin | nikenna.benjamin@miamidade.gov
The Tourist Development Council grants program provides support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations presenting significant cultural or special events, including sports activities and television and film origination projects that promote Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a tourist destination.
Second Quarter
Workshop: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: Tuesay, October 15, 2024, 11:59 PM
Learn How to Apply for Cultural Grants
Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us for an informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities.
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs - Grants Programs
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El Departamento de Asuntos Culturales del Condado de Miami-Dade - Programas de Asistencia Económica
2024
VIRTUAL
Monday, September 9 at 2 PM – Workshop Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
Arts groups, cultural organizations, community nonprofit organizations, individual artists and artist collectives are invited to attend these free workshops about Miami-Dade County's cultural grants programs. Learn how to apply for arts funding and which grants programs may be the right fit for your cultural project.
Cultural Affairs staff will provide information about the competitive funding opportunities for nonprofit arts groups and artists as well as other helpful resources available for the cultural community.
Art projects that are especially encouraged include those:
- with a strong community involvement;
- with an outreach component that promotes inclusion and equitable access to the arts;
- with a focus on delivering cultural services to underserved populations and/or under-resourced neighborhoods;
- that have the potential to generate tourism;
- that are particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural activities;
- that are encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture: and,
- where social service organizations and cultural groups are developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.
There will be an interactive Q & A session following the workshop presentation. Questions will be addressed in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. ADA/accessible accommodations are available.
Funding Arts Network Grant Workshop
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM on Zoom
The Funding Arts Network grant workshop will be held via Zoom and provide an overview of the 2025-2026 grant process with several changes including the addition of a Community Impact Grant. Register in advance by sending your name, organization and email to vpgrants@fundingartsnetwork.org or on the website at www.fundingartsnetwork.org.
Deadline: STEP 1 Application is due on Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Funding Arts Network is dedicated to the cultural enrichment of Miami-Dade residents by providing funding for programs presented to the public by local visual and performing arts organizations. For questions contact FAN at vpgrants@fundingartsnetwork.org.
FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
Artist Access (ART) Grants Program
Roxana Barba | rbarba@miamidade.gov
Carlos Caballero | info@fundarte.us
Funded by Miami-Dade County and in partnership with FUNDarte, the Artist Access Grant Program is designed to assist practicing, professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and careers in demonstrable ways.
Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialized workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities (in person or virtual). Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward the artist’s career.
Fall / Winter Cycle - Deadline September 30, 2024
Applications Available: Monday, August 26, 2024
Pre-Submission Workshop: Monday, September 9, 2024, 4:00 PM - RSVP
Application Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024, 11:59 PM
2024 SFCC Fellowship Deadline & Application
Deadline Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:59 PM
The South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of the arts councils of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties grants visual and media artists with awards at either the $15,000 or $7,500 level. These awards are among the largest such honors accorded by local arts agencies to visual and media artists in the United States. Established 1988, the SFCC has awarded over $4 million in grants to more than 300 artists. In addition to receiving the grant, the artists take part in an exhibition hosted and organized by a visual arts institution in one of the five counties. For more information about the South Florida Cultural Consortium, please visit here. Applications are now available. Click here to access.
Online Workshops - Summer 2024
How are recipients selected and how can an applicant improve his/her chances of being recommended? Find out at one of our workshops being offered across the South Florida region. Attendance at a workshop is encouraged, but not required.
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 12:30- 1:30 PM: Register
RESOURCES
Attend a public meeting to learn more about the Proposed Budget for FY 2024-25
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveiled the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget on July 15 from the Stephen P. Clark Center. In the fourth year of her administration, Mayor Levine Cava presented a fiscally responsible, accountable budget that continues to provide critical services to our residents, prepares the County for the creation of four new constitutional offices, and invests in our key priorities including housing, transit, the environment and more. Watch the press conference on Miami-Dade TV.
The Office of Management and Budget will host public meetings to discuss the budget, tax rates, and fee changes on the following dates. These meetings will also be broadcasted in a virtual format. All sessions are free and open to the public and will begin at 6 p.m. Register now to attend virtually.
Thurs., Aug. 22
Westchester Regional Library
9445 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33165
This meeting will be in-person/virtual hybrid
Fri., Aug. 23
North Dade Regional Library
2455 N.W. 183rd Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
This meeting will be in-person/virtual hybrid
Mon., Aug. 26
West Kendall Regional Library
10201 Hammocks Blvd.
Miami, FL 33196
Mayor attending in person
Tues., Aug. 27
Naranja Branch Library
14850 S.W. 280 Street
Homestead, FL 33032
Mayor attending in person
Wed., Aug. 28
Arcola Lakes Senior Center
8401 NW 14th Avenue
Miami, FL 33147
Mayor attending in person
Thurs., Aug. 29
Oak Grove Park
690 NE 159th Street
Miami, FL 33162
Mayor attending in person
For further information, contact John Sarduy at 305-375-5143.
We Are Hiring!
Jobs with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Theater Production Manager
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Jobs with Other Cultural Organizations
Public Art Administrator
Broward County Cultural Division- Public Art & Design
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It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Francine Andersen 305-375-4634 / culture@miamidade.gov, five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).