Upcoming Grant deadlines

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

October 13, 2015 - Tourist Development (TDC) Grants Program - Second Quarter

Visit Grants for Organizations and Grants for Artists for more information.

We are forwarding this message from the Florida Cultural Alliance, Florida's statewide advocacy organization.

Introducing young people to the arts now is key to their future participation and to sustaining the development of Miami-Dade County's vibrant cultural community. Culture Shock Miami is a simple and highly effective audience development concept that encourages students, ages 13-22, to become regular arts patrons. The program promotes and offers $5 tickets to the best cultural and performing arts events and two-for-$5 tickets to museums in Miami-Dade County.

Upcoming Grant workshops -

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

August 6, 2015 - Community Grants Workshop (CG) - Second Quarter

Visit Grants for Organizations and Grants for Artists for more information.

Miami Light Project launched Technical Fellowship Program in 2012 as a technical training intensive that supports the professional development of Miami-based designers and technicians. By training, mentoring and allowing technicians to work in a multi-discipline arts venue we are building an innovative design and technical community unique to Miami.

Dear Colleagues,

Mayor Gimenez announced his FY 2015-2016 budget recommendations yesterday.  I am pleased to report that the Mayor has recommended sufficient revenues for us to continue to conduct our competitive grants programs at current year’s overall funding levels.

It also is important to note that the Mayor’s recommendations for the coming year must be reviewed and acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners.

Here are highlights of the next steps: