Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Releases Quarterly and Project-based Grant Application Guidelines and Deadlines for the 2021-2022 Fall Cycle
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2021-2022 fall cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural organizations. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded on the website 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.
Interested applicants for the following programs must attend the mandatory pre-application grant workshop or schedule a pre-application consultation with the Grant Administrator. Please review each program’s guidelines for specific instructions regarding this requirement.
QUARTERLY GRANT PROGRAMS
Graham Winick / graham.winick@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.
First Quarter
Workshop: May 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: June 17, 2021, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: June 24, 2021, 11:59 PM
Second Quarter
Workshop: August 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: August 26, 2021, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: September 2, 2021, 11:59 PM
Third Quarter
Workshop: November 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: December 2, 2021, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: December 9, 2021, 11:59 PM
Fourth Quarter
Workshop: January 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: February 17, 2022, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: Februray 24, 2022, 11:59 PM
Tourist Development Council Grants Program (TDC)
Nikenna Benjamin / nikenna.benjamin@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.
First Quarter
Workshop: June 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: July 6, 2021, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: July 12, 2021, 11:59 PM
Second Quarter
Workshop: September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: October 4, 2021, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: October 12, 2021, 11:59 PM
Third Quarter
Workshop: December 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: January 10, 2022, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: January 18, 2022, 11:59 PM
Fourth Quarter
Workshop: March 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: April 11, 2022, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: April 18, 2022, 11:59 PM
YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM
Summer Arts and Science Camps for Kids Grants Program (SAS-C)
Katherine Revell / katherine.revell@miamidade.gov
Courtesy Review Deadline: November 8, 2021, 11:59 PM | Final Deadline: November 15, 2021, 11:59 PM
This annual program helps non-profit organizations provide underserved children in Miami-Dade County with opportunities to attend high quality cultural arts and science summer camp programs at little or no cost. Funding is intended to supplement established, high quality programs, providing more children with the opportunity to participate in cultural arts and science summer camps.
*Please note: the guidelines for the SAS-C Grant Program will be released after September 15, 2021
Workshops:
October 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM - RSVP
October 7, 2021 at 10:30 AM - RSVP
OUTREACH PROGRAM
Audience Access Grants Program (AUD)
Francine Andersen / francine.andersen@miamidade.gov
Provides 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.
Applications for this program are accepted on a year-round basis, subject to the availability of funds. Funding is limited, and eligible projects will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Funded projects are paid on a reimbursement basis.
PRE-GRANT SUBMISSION CONSULTATIONS:
Applicants are required to schedule a pre-grant submission staff consultation. Applicants must be registered user of SurveyMonkey Apply 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.