Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairsgrant
Miami-Dade County Artist Access (ART) Grants Program
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- Who Can Apply: Practicing professional artists (18+) who are legal full-time Miami-Dade County residents for at least one year; not degree-seeking students, curators, arts administrators, producers, or presenters
- The Focus: Reimbursement grants for career-advancing professional development (workshops, residencies, master classes, conferences, trainings), in person or virtual
- The Funding: Up to $2,000 reimbursement after completing the opportunity (proof of payment required); per diem $70/day, $30 on travel days
- Key Requirements: Artist's CV and bio, background information on the professional development opportunity, letter of invitation/registration information, up to 6 work samples, project budget, and two proofs of Miami-Dade County residency
DeadlineMonday, November 23, 2026
AwardUp to $2,000 (maximum request), paid as reimbursement after the opportunity is completed and the final report is approved.
Program datesFebruary 1, 2027 – May 30, 2027
LocationMiami, FL
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationRemote
Disciplinesvisual arts, dance, drama, music, literary arts, media arts
Age range18–
Application notesApply online via SurveyMonkey Apply (https://miamidadearts.smapply.io/). Three cycles per fiscal year; the applicant's cycle must match when the opportunity takes place. Spring cycle: applications open October 19, 2026, deadline November 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM, for opportunities between February 1 and May 30, 2027 (panel ~December 17, 2026). Summer cycle opens March 22, 2027, deadline April 26, 2027. Awards are reimbursements paid after the final report; not paid in advance. Pre-submission workshop (recording online) and administrator consultation are optional. Ineligible: project-oriented opportunities (exhibits/performances), professional certification, certificate or degree-seeking opportunities, student-presented opportunities, touring, studio rental, and equipment purchases not directly related to the opportunity. Dates subject to change. Contact Roxana Barba (rbarba@miamidade.gov) or FUNDarte (info@fundarte.us).
Contactrbarba@miamidade.gov
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Organization based in Miami