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

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 28, at 2PM - Workshop Via Zoom
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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.

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.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grants Program

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 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

FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM -  RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: February 12, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: February 19, 2026, 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 Second Quarter
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM

FY 2025-2026 Third Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM -  RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: January 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 PM

Youth Arts Program

Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grants Program

Stephanie Antequera / Stephanie.Antequera@miamidade.gov
A joint initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Trust. Grant funding to nonprofit organizations to 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 through the SAS-C Grants Program is intended to augment established, high quality programs, providing more children with the opportunity to participate in cultural arts and science summer camps.

FY 2025-2026
Pre-Submission Workshops: October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM (Returning Applicants) - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: November 5, 2025, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: November 12, 2025, 11:59 PM

RESOURCES

Deadline to Register for GIVE Miami Day 2025 - October 17th

Get ready for Give Miami Day on November 20, 2025
Give Miami Day is a chance to witness the overwhelming generosity of our community and an opportunity for every person to play a role. As the financial fuel for over 1,000 nonprofits, this community-wide event is The Miami Foundation’s largest annual initiative to help build a thriving Greater Miami.

Give Miami Day helps make the vital work of nonprofits possible. 100% of donations raised are flexible, meaning nonprofits can use the money they receive for what their missions need most. This day is the biggest annual fundraiser for hundreds of nonprofits.

Registration for nonprofits runs through October 17, 2025.
Click Here to Register.

STRIVE305

Miami-Dade County STRIVE305HUB

Supporting Small Businesses Across Miami-Dade
The STRIVE305HUB serves as a vital lifeline for Miami-Dade County's entrepreneurs and small business owners, offering resources designed to help local small businesses thrive in today's competitive marketplace.

This program supports the small business community through: 

• An online small business and entrepreneurship hub that will inform, educate, and connect small businesses to the resources offered by the county and its partners
• A virtual small business incubator that will feature a full educational curriculum, coaching, and mentorship opportunities for companies of all types and states of growth
• A countywide network of physical incubators, co-working spaces and maker studios equipped with the tools entrepreneurs need to launch new ventures
• Multi-week technical assistance bootcamps to help small businesses overcome common challenges such as access to capital, finances, business planning, branding, digital marketing, sales, operations and more

The platform features an extensive collection of educational tools covering essential topics like business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and operational excellence, allowing entrepreneurs to enhance their business acumen at their own pace. By joining this centralized platform, business owners will gain access to valuable access to capital.

Click Here to sign up for the STRIVE305 newsletter.

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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 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).