The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Festivals and Special Events (FEST) Grants Program is designed to support major annual festivals and special events taking place during the fiscal year between October 1 and September 30.
Donor Name: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
State: Florida
County: Miami-Dade County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/07/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Cultural Organization Category:
- Division A – may request up to $145,000
- Division B – may request up to $105,000
- Division C – may request up to $80,000
- Community Organization Category:
- Division A – may request up to $125,000
- Division B – may request up to $95,000
- Division C – may request up to $70,000
Details:
The program provides significant funding in two categories and three divisions to organizations which have an established reputation for excellence and credibility, can attract visitors on regional, national and/or international levels, and have a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic cultural community.
Grant Categories
The FEST program operates with two (2) categories of eligibility for funding consideration:
Cultural Organization Category:
Organizations whose missions predominately emphasize a close examination of artistic disciplines with primarily indoor activities consisting of performances and presentations, which may include significant ancillary components such as the presentation of workshops, panel discussions, lecture/demonstrations, and publications.
Community Organization Category:
Organizations whose missions predominately emphasize the presentation and celebration of heritages, artistic and entertainment activities during primarily outdoor activities.
Within each category, eligibility for funding consideration is defined under three (3) divisions.
- DIVISION A (INTERNATIONAL IMPACT) Applicant organizations must have:
- A total average annual project budget of at least $1,000,000 for the festival/special event (including in-kind services support not to exceed 25% of total cash project budget) based on the last completed two fiscal years
- A minimum consecutive 3-year track record of producing the festival or special event.
- At least one paid professional full-time administrator.
- Effective marketing strategies for regional, national and international markets, having a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic community and tourism destination.
- A reputation for excellence and credibility, and be capable of attracting visitors on regional, national and international levels.
- Matching funds from the private sector in a ratio of at least 3-to-1.
- DIVISION B (NATIONAL IMPACT): Applicant organizations must have:
- A total average annual project budget of at least $400,000 for the festival/special event (including in-kind services support not to exceed 25% of total cash project budget) based on the last completed two fiscal years;
- A minimum 3-year consecutive history of producing the festival or special event
- At least one paid professional full-time administrator.
- Effective marketing strategies for regional and national markets, having a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic community and tourism destination.
- A reputation for excellence and credibility, and be capable of attracting visitors on regional and national or international levels; and
- Matching funds from the private sector in a ratio of at least 2-to-1.
- DIVISION C (REGIONAL IMPACT): Applicant organizations must have:
- A total annual project budget between $150,000 and $400,000 for the festival/special event (including in-kind services support not to exceed 25% of total cash project budget) based on the last completed two fiscal years.
- A minimum 2-year consecutive history of producing the festival or special event.
- At least one paid professional part-time administrator.
- Effective marketing strategies for regional markets, having a significant and positive impact on the perception of Miami-Dade County as a dynamic community and tourism destination.
- A reputation for excellence and credibility, and be capable of attracting visitors on regional levels.
- Matching funds from the private sector in a ratio of at least 1-to-1.
Funding Information
- Cultural Organization Category:
- Division A – may request up to $145,000
- Division B – may request up to $105,000
- Division C – may request up to $80,000
- Community Organization Category:
- Division A – may request up to $125,000
- Division B – may request up to $95,000
- Division C – may request up to $70,000
Eligible Expenses
- Artistic, administrative, technical salary support and/or consultant fees related to the proposed program, project or event
- Honoraria
- Event production costs
- Equipment rental
- Expendable supplies/materials
- Marketing
- Printing
- Publications
- Space rental
- In-county travel and transportation costs directly related to the funded program(s), such as field trip busses, taxis or shuttle services
- Equipment rental and personnel necessary to provide program accessibility as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, an organization must:
- Have received funding from the program in the comprehensive year (1st year) of the three-year FEST grant cycle.
- Be legally incorporated as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT corporation, with a designated tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, or be a unit of local government (applications from not-for-profit organizations designated tax exempt under other subsections of 501(c) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and require administrator approval).
- Have as its primary purpose and function, as defined by the mission of the organization, the coordination or presentation of a large-scale annual festival or special event.
- Have a total annual project budget for the festival/special event of:
- at least $1,000,000 to qualify in Division A
- at least $400,000 to qualify in Division B
- at least $150,000 to qualify in Division C
- (Including in-kind services support not to exceed 25% of total cash project budget) based on the average of the last two completed fiscal years
- Have a minimum 2-year consecutive history of producing the festival or special event to qualify in Division C; 3-year consecutive history of producing the festival or special event to qualify in Divisions A or B.
- Have at least one paid professional part-time administrator (at least one paid professional full-time administrator to qualify in Divisions A or B).
- Have a reputation for excellence and credibility and be capable of attracting visitors on a regional level (national and/or international levels for Divisions A or B).
For more information, visit Department of Cultural Affairs.
