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July 2, 2025

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Community Grants (CG) Program

Geraldine Toussaint / Geraldine.Toussaint@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.

FY 2025-2026 Second Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM -  RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: August 28, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: September 4, 2025, 11:59 PM

FY 2025-2026 Third Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM -  RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: November 26, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: December 4, 2025, 11:59 PM


Tourist Development Grants Program (TDC)

Nikenna Smart / 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.

FY 2025-2026 First Quarter
Courtesy Review Deadline: July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM

FY 2025-2026 Second Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: September 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM -  RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: October 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM

Florida Division of Arts and Culture

Grant Applications Open July 1, 2025
July 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST is the deadline to apply for:

  • GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
  • SPECIFIC CULTURAL PROJECTS
  • CULTURAL FACILITIES

More information about the Division’s grant programs can be found here:
https://dos.fl.gov/cultural/grants/grant-programs/

First time applicant? Need a refresher?
Visit the Division Calendar for links to the How to Apply webinars listed below. All times indicated are Eastern Standard Time.
Webinars will be hosted on Zoom. Recordings and slides will be made available following the live presentations on the Division website.

  • Wednesday, July 2 at 1 p.m. — How to Apply for GPS and SCP Grants
  • Wednesday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m. — How to Apply for Cultural Facilities Grants

 

FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

Art in Public Places Program

Art in Public Places Artists Call: Interiors and Bridge Activation
Miami-Dade County Integrated Command and Communications Center  at Lightspeed Facility

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DEADLINE:  Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:59PM
ELIGIBILITY: Open to professional visual artists based in south Florida.
BUDGET: $700,000.00

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program and Miami-Dade County People & Internal Operations Department request qualifications for artists for a number of public art commissions for the interiors and pedestrian bridge at the new Miami-Dade County Integrated Command and Communications Center at Lightspeed facility. This campus of buildings will serve as a hub for emergency response and disaster management. For details and to apply visit the website.

 

RESOURCES

Cultural Grants Workshops for Arts Groups, Artists and Nonprofit Community Organizations

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Monday, July 14, at 2 PM - Workshop Via Zoom
RSVP

Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us for the next informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities.

As part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs' Arts Energize 305 initiative, you can attend workshops to learn about opportunities for artists, arts groups and nonprofit community organizations virtually, via Zoom. Refer to the schedule below for upcoming programs.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs -  Grants Programs
El Departamento de Asuntos Culturales del Condado de Miami-Dade -  Programas de Asistencia Económica
Depatman Afé Kiltirél Konte Miami-Dade - Pwogram Sibvansyon

Who Should Attend:
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. Municipalities, social service organizations, colleges and universities may also be eligible to apply. 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.

Arts and Business Council of Miami

Miami Arts Marketing Project 2025

The Miami Arts Marketing Project (MAMP) returns this year as a full-day, high-impact conference experience designed to equip artists, cultural professionals, and arts organizations with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

What to Expect at MAMP 2025:

  • Dynamic panel discussions on arts funding, community engagement, and the future of AI in the arts
  • Interactive workshops on PR, advocacy, corporate sponsorships & more
  • Coaching and expo tables with resources from experts in legal, tech, healthcare, and beyond
  • Cross-industry networking with creative leaders, cultural institutions, and changemakers.

Whether you're an artist, arts administrator, or creative entrepreneur, MAMP 2025 is your hub for learning, connection, and actionable insights.

Reserve your spot today: https://mamp2025.eventbrite.com
Use code "NEWS2USE" for $50 off your Day Conference ticket.

For more information, culture@miamidade.gov. Thank you.
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The most reliable way to contact us continues to be through email. Search the  staff directory.

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 Dana Pezoldt 305-375-4634 /  culture@miamidade.gov,  five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).