The Miami‑Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs funds arts and cultural activity that strengthens community participation, preserves local heritage, and increases access to creative opportunities across Miami‑Dade County. They support both individual artists (professional development, choreography, access grants) and nonprofit arts organizations (community presenting, festivals, capital projects), with an emphasis on audience development, multilingual accessibility, and projects that serve specific commission districts. Funding is program-driven and geared toward projects with clear community impact and achievable budgets.
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Program-specific, competitive grants with quarterly cycles for Community Grants and rolling/periodic cycles for artist programs; tiered award sizes (typical community grants up to $7,500–$15,000 depending on applicant status and project scale) plus separate capital facility grants at the state level. Applicants apply via program-specific online processes and awards are regionally targeted to Miami‑Dade (with some state-level facility funding).
Apply to the specific program that fits your work (Community Grants quarterly cycles; Artist Access and Artists Professional Development for individuals). Note tiered award caps (up to $7,500 for first-time/one‑time projects; up to $15,000 for recurring large projects with budgets ≥ $150,000). Confirm Miami‑Dade residency/organizational eligibility and district relevance, prepare a concise project budget and community engagement plan, and submit by the published online deadline (check miamidadearts.org/grants for current cycle dates).
Current and upcoming funding from Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: FAQ content indicates organizations must be legally incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to be eligible to apply.
Deadline: FY 2026-2027 Community Grants (CG) First Quarter Courtesy Review Deadline: June 11, 2026. FY 2025-2026 Community Grants (CG) Program First Quarter Application Deadline: June 18, 2026.
Who can apply: Eligibility is defined in the specific program guidelines; the Department notes that applicants should refer to program-specific requirements.
Deadline: Panel meeting listed for June 2, 2026; specific application deadline not visible in provided content.
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