Did you know the 4.2 million cultural tourists visit Miami-Dade County every year? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for an engaging conversation with John Copeland, Director of Arts & Cultural Tourism with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, exploring how our vibrant artists and cultural institutions play a pivotal role in shaping Miami-Dade County as a premier tourism destination.

On October 4, 2024, the Third District Court of Appeal denied the opposing counsel’s motion for a rehearing, reaffirming its ruling in favor of Miami-Dade County, regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse Project.

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. 

Looking to up your proposal writing game? How can nonprofit arts professionals craft a compelling grants proposal to secure financial resources? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual conversation with Marte Siebenhar, Founder & CEO of The Business Healer as she breaks down the core elements of grantswriting, including how to develop persuasive proposals and build clear, straightforward budgets. This session is geared toward cultural nonprofit administrators, artists, creatives, and individuals looking to perfect their grantswriting skills.

Message from the Mayor

This week, the Board of County Commissioners will take the final vote on my proposed budget. I want to thank everyone who came out to the first hearing to make their voices heard, and our dedicated county staff working behind the scenes to put together this budget and engage our community. Tune in to the second hearing this Thursday, Sept. 19, and learn more about the budget. Click here to learn more.

On August 29, 2024, the Third District Court of Appeal dismissed opposing counsel’s appeal, meaning that the lower court’s decision in favor of Miami-Dade County stands.

On May 7, 2024, the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit denied the opposing counsel’s second motion for a rehearing, once again reaffirming its ruling in favor of Miami-Dade County, granting the County’s appeal regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse.

FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines

Community Grants Program (CG)

Geraldine Toussaint | geraldine.toussaint@miamidade.gov

How can nonprofit arts organizations fundraise for the future? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual conversation with Miami City Ballet’s Executive Director Juan José Escalante as he shares time-tested techniques and innovative strategies that drive donor engagement, increase funding, and sustain long-term support for cultural nonprofit organizations. Gain practical insights and walk away with actionable tools to elevate your fundraising initiatives to new heights.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Marshall L. Davis, Sr.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142

The Center has been renamed in honor of its longtime Managing Director, who has led an outstanding team of talented artists and dedicated educators since 1983. His efforts have transformed the lives of countless students by providing quality arts instruction in dance, theater, music and visual arts programs for students of all ages.