Contact: Adriana S. Pérez | 305-375-5019 | asp@miamidade.gov
Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM
Maximum Request: $75,000
FY 2025-2026 Cultural Development (CDG) Grants Program Guidelines
FY 2026-2027 Cultural Development (CDG) Grants Program Guidelines - Coming Soon
The Cultural Development Grants (CDG) Program provides general operating support grants and technical assistance to a selected group of Miami-Dade County's mid-sized, artistically accomplished and culturally diverse performing, visual, literary and presenting arts organizations that are defining the cultural and artistic voice of Miami. Qualifying organizations are committed year-round to the creation or presentation of art, within or across artistic fields and disciplines, which demonstrate the potential to achieve regional, national, or international visibility as evidenced by current programs and management structure and many times engage in strategic partnerships for greater artistic success.
CDG Grants Program Timetable*
| Grant Funding Period | October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 |
| Applications Available | March 2, 2026 |
| Consultation with Department Staff | March 2, 2026 - March 26, 2026 |
| Courtesy Deadline | April 2, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Deadline | April 9, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Comments/ Corrections Issued | April 16, 2026 |
| Corrected / Final Application Due | April 23, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| CDG Panel Meeting | May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM |
| Cultural Affairs Council Approval | June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Board of County Commissioners Approval | September 2026 |
| Award Notifications Issued | October 2026 |
| Availability of Grant Funds | No earlier than January 2027 |
*Dates/times subject to change.