FUNDING FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs FY 26-27 Quarterly Grants Programs
Tourist Development Council Grants Program (TDC)
Nikenna Smart | (305) 375-5092 | Nikenna.Smart@miamidade.gov
A quarterly program which provides support to significant cultural and/or special events, including sports activities and television/film origination projects that promote Miami-Dade County's appeal as a tourist destination. Activities must be able to stimulate tourism and have significant media impact for Miami-Dade County.
Second Quarter
Courtesy Review Deadline: October 5, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
Community Grants Program (CG)
Karen Diazgranados | (305) 375-2596 | Karen.Diazgranados@miamidade.gov
A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium-scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publications.
Third Quarter
Workshop: November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: November 25, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: December 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
FY 26-27 Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Pre-Grant Submission Workshops
Applicants interested in the Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grants Program are invited to attend virtual Pre-Grant Submission Workshops taking place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM and Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Attendance at a SAS-C workshop is required prior to submitting an application.
New Applicants: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM - RSVP
Returning Applicants: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
For additional information or questions, please contact: Stephanie Antequera, Stephanie.Antequera@miamidade.gov.
Introduction to Miami-Dade County Arts Grants Workshop Series
Cultural Grants Workshop for Arts Groups, Artists, and Nonprofit Community Organizations
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
This session introduces the County’s arts grant portfolio to arts organizations, community nonprofit organizations producing cultural arts projects, individual artists, and artist collectives. Attendees will receive an overview of our funding programs to learn which grant opportunities may be the best fit for their cultural arts projects. An interactive Q&A session will follow the workshop presentation. Questions may be addressed in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. ADA/accessible accommodations are available.
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.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Where: Zoom Workshop
Art projects that are supported include those that:
- demonstrate strong community involvement;
- include an outreach component that promotes inclusion and equitable access to the arts;
- focus on delivering cultural services to underserved populations and/or under-resourced neighborhoods;
- have the potential to generate tourism;
- encourage the preservation of heritage, traditions, and culture;
- involve collaborative intervention projects rooted in the arts developed by social service organizations and cultural groups.
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.
FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
Funding Arts Network (FAN) 2027-2028 Grant Application Deadline
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Funding Arts Network (FAN) is accepting applications for its 2027-2028 grant cycle, including the FAN Community Impact Awards. FAN provides funding for programs presented to the public by eligible visual and performing arts organizations in Miami-Dade County.
STEP 1 Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Eligible applicants generally include nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations, as well as qualifying divisions or units of nonprofit organizations and public entities whose primary mission includes presenting visual or performing arts programs to the public.
For additional information about eligibility, funding opportunities and the application process, visit the FAN Grants webpage or contact vpgrants@fundingartsnetwork.org.
Call to Artists: Vizcaya Contemporary Arts Program (CAP) Residency Commission
Monday, November 2, 2026
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is accepting applications for its inaugural Vizcaya Arts Residency + Commission, open exclusively to South Florida-based artists working in any discipline. The selected artist will receive a $12,500 artist fee, a production budget of up to $25,000, and dedicated studio space at Vizcaya Village from May through November 2027 to develop a site-specific commission. The residency will culminate in an exhibition of the commissioned work in Vizcaya’s Main House, on view from November 2027 through May 2028.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Residency Period: May-November 2027
Location: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami, Florida
Artist Fee: $12,500
Production Budget: Up to $25,000
For additional information about eligibility and the application process, please visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens webpage or contact vizcayaarts@vizcaya.org.
RESOURCES
GMCVB: Miami Art Week and Art of Black Miami - Applications Now Open
Monday, October 12, 2026
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) invites arts and cultural organizations to submit upcoming exhibitions, events and programs to the Art of Black Miami Calendar of Events. The platform highlights cultural experiences celebrating Miami’s heritage neighborhoods, diverse communities and vibrant arts landscape, providing an opportunity to reach local and global audiences during Miami Art Week and beyond. All submissions are subject to GMCVB review and final approval.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026
Jobs with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Cultural Affairs Instructor (Vocal Music and Theater)
Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Part-Time, Northwest
Closing date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
ARTS EDUCATION HIGHLIGHT
All Kids Included - Arts for Wellness Family Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Families are invited to Arts for Wellness Family Day on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens. Presented as part of All Kids Included (AKI), this inclusive community event invites families to explore creativity, self-expression and well-being through a variety of interactive expressive arts and healing activities. The first 250 visitors receive free admission, and while supplies last, families can also receive a complimentary copy of The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, the inspiration book for the 2027 All Kids Included Student Art Showcase.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Pinecrest Gardens - 11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156
For additional information, please visit the All Kids Included website.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHT
Miami-Dade County Auditorium presents "Hambre"
Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
Miami-Dade County Auditorium and Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami), in collaboration with the Roxy Theatre Group, present "Hambre" this weekend on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center (WCAC).
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Where: Westchester Cultural Arts Center - 7930 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
This performance is part of MDCA's Away From Home Series, a program that consists of off-site events at alternative venues with community partners while MDCA is temporarily closed for renovations.
For more information, culture@miamidade.gov. Thank you.
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