Free workshops available for nonprofit organizations and artists interested in cultural funding

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting free workshops for artists, cultural and community nonprofit organizations on how to apply for grant funding through the Community Grants and Tourist Development Council grants programs. Department staff will review program guidelines and provide detailed information about the competitive funding opportunities, services offered, and best practices as well as share helpful resources available for the cultural community. Questions will be addressed in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. ADA/accessible accommodations are available. The workshop schedule and registration details can be found at www.miamidadearts.org.

The cultural grant workshops are offered virtually on a quarterly basis to those interested in applying for funding for the first time. Participants must register in advance to receive Zoom meeting credentials.

The Community Grants program supports cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades and neighborhood festivals. The program funds arts projects with strong community involvement and/or outreach component and is particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural neighborhood activities and projects encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture, as well as social service organizations and cultural groups developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.

First Quarter

Workshop on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: June 15, 2023

Application Deadline on June 22, 2023

Second Quarter

Workshop on August 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: August 24, 2023

Application Deadline on August 31, 2023

Third Quarter

Workshop on November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: November 30, 2023

Application Deadline December 7, 2023

Fourth Quarter

Workshop on January 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: February 15, 2024

Application Deadline: February 22, 2024

The Tourist Development Council grants program provides support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations presenting significant cultural or special events, including sports activities and television and film origination projects that promote Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a tourist destination.

First Quarter

Workshop on June 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: July 10, 2023

Application Deadline: July 17, 2023

Second Quarter

Workshop on September 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: October 9, 2023

Application Deadline: October 16, 2023

Third Quarter

Workshop on December 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: January 5, 2024

Application Deadline: January 12, 2024

Fourth Quarter

Workshop on March 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.  RSVP

Courtesy Review Deadline: April 8, 2024

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Organizations and artists not able to attend the workshops are encouraged to visit www.miamidadearts.org to access the cultural grant programs guidelines and applications.

About the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. and The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council.