Welcome to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Culture Grants Online Miami

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FY 2011-2012 Grants Programs
(Available Now)

Community Grants Program
Tourist Development Council Grants Program

Download this helpful System Registration and Profile Step-Up Guide for FY 2011-2012 users: Click Here

 

FY 2012-2013 Grants Programs
(Available February 2012)

Capital Developement (CAP) Grants Program
Cultural Advancement (ADV) Grants Program
Hannibal Cox, Jr. (HCJ) Cultural Grants Program
Festivals and Special Events (FEST) Grants Program
International Cultural Exchange (ICE) grants Program 
Major Cultural Institutions (MCI) Grants Program

Youth Arts Miami (YAM) Grants Program


Download these tools to help you navigate Culture Grants Online Miami: 
Organization Registration and Profile Instructions
CGO Application Instructions

CGO Training Workshops for First Time Applicants

The CGO workshops will cover the basics of applying through the Department's web-based grants system.

February 9, 2012 * 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
May 30, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
June 19, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 9, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 4, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
November 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
January 3, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
February 21, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
* for first-time applicants applying to the Department's FY 2011-2012 cycle only.

Attendance at a CGO Basics workshop is mandatory for all 1st time CGO system applicants.

Workshop Location:
Department of Cultural Affairs | 111 NW 1st ST | Miami, FL
6th Floor Conference Room
RSVP: 
Click here or call 305-375-4634


CGO Training Workshops for Returning Applicants

Returning applicants are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop before beginning the application process, in order to learn about significant changes and updates to the CGO system.

February 16, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
February 23, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
June 13, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 18, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Workshop Location:
Department of Cultural Affairs | 111 NW 1st ST | Miami, FL
6th Floor Conference Room
RSVP: 
Click here or call 305-375-4634


For program specific workshops, please visit the grant program's information page by clicking Organizations.

 

Steps to Apply for FY 2012-2013 Funding Support:

1. Attend the required workshop(s)
2. Register as a CGO User:  STOP - DO NOT PROCEED WITH REGISTRATION PRIOR TO ATTENDING A WORKSHOP!
3. Complete an Eligibility and Request Form
4. Complete Part 1 of an Online Grant Application
5. Complete Part 2 of an Online Grant Application


All funded activities must provide equal access and opportunity in employment and services and may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or physical ability, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Miami-Dade County ordinances No. 97-170, § 1, 2-25-97 and No. 98-17, § 1, 12-1-98.

The Department reserves the right to revise information published on this site. Please call the Department's office at 305-375-4634 to confirm information, including but not limited to panel meeting dates and times. All programs are contingent upon the approval of the Department's annual budget by the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. Please refer to specific program guidelines for detailed information and eligibility requirements.