The Miami Downtown Development Authority has launched the 2024-2025 Downtown Creative Collaborators Grants.
Donor Name: Miami Downtown Development Authority
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/19/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant (DCCG) program is designed to support projects/events in FY2024-2025 that take place in Downtown Miami. The DCCG program will include innovative projects/events that should have a demonstrable economic impact in Downtown Miami while also strengthening its appeal as a global destination.
Funding Priorities
- Outdoor Venue – activating public spaces, green spaces, and unique open-air venues, for example, a rooftop, Miami Worldcenter, or city park that promotes Downtown Miami’s outdoor options.
- Community Building Opportunities – events/programs that promote and connect the Downtown community and attracts tourism.
- Family Programming – events/activations that promote and provide programming suitable for the entire family to enjoy at an affordable ticket price point. Content that features the communities, history &/or natural resources in Miami-Dade is encouraged.
- Programming Featuring Miami as a Global City – promotes Downtown Miami as an international and diverse cultural center, a culinary destination, and an innovation hub.
- Cultural and Historic Education – featuring Downtown’s historic story &/or buildings. Content highlights Downtown’s thriving art, culture, and entertainment community
- Public Transportation Awareness – build ridership and awareness of Downtown Miami’s multimodal transportation options through the event location and/or event marketing of Downtown’s diverse transportation options.
- Free or Discounted Projects/Events – Cost of admission/affordability is considered for grant funding. Free or discounted admissions for area residents, families, and students will receive funding priority. This must be clearly and visibly stated in marketing and promotional material when applicable.
Funding Information
- Grant awards can range from $5,000.00 up to $50,000.00.
- The project/event’s activation must take place during the grant fiscal year (Oct 1, 2024 – Sept 30, 2025).
Eligibility Criteria
The Miami DDA values organizations producing and implementing multiple activations Downtown. For an application to be considered, it must meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must have a reputation of professional and personal excellence and conduct. *All felonies &/or misdemeanors must be disclosed on the application.
- The applicant must submit documentation of having produced the activation in the past or a similar program. If this is the applicant’s first public activation, a comprehensive and detailed business plan needs to be submitted.
- The applicant must provide a confirmation letter or a letter of intent from the event venue confirming dates and times for the activation.
- Timelines for the activation must include all stages of the project/event including pre-marketing, live event, and wrap-up/post-event.
- If the project/event requires permitting from the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, or approval from Bayfront Park, you are required to provide a copy of either the submitted permit application or an approved permit with your application.
- The applicant organization must be an active corporation in good standing as a “for profit” or “not-for-profit.” Visit Sunbiz to check your business status.
- The applicant must provide proof of funding commitments from other sources. The Miami DDA’s DCCG cannot be the only funding source for your project/event.
For more information, visit Miami DDA.
