UPCOMING GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES & WORKSHOPS-
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
EDUCATION, OUTREACH & ACCESS –
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Audience Access (AUD) Grants Program
Deadline: Ongoing
A program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program is designed to provide funding to promote and help pay for arts program ADA/access technology and services, such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, captioning, audio description, materials in accessible format, ADA/access training, and other such services to ensure programmatic access for audiences of all abilities. More information:
Florida Cultural Alliance – Good News!
The Florida Governor signed the FY 2015-2016 state budget into law last week. All four Florida Division of Cultural Affairs grant program items are safe. Cultural/Museum, Culture Builds Florida, Cultural Facilities and Cultural Endowments grants are approved.
Thanks to all who advocated for the state’s arts budget and to the Florida legislators that support arts and culture! Be sure to thank your elected officials!
Join us on July 13th at 10AM for our statewide conference call to review the 2015-2016 budget and what was funded. We’ll also begin to plan our advocacy strategy for next year. Remember, the legislative session starts earlier next year!
Stay informed regarding the State budget for the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA)
Tourism Advancement Program – First Period
Consultation Deadline: July 10, 2015
Submission Deadline: July 17, 2015, by 3:00 pm
The MBVCA is currently accepting grant applications for special events, promotions, activities and festivals which will stimulate tourism by increasing hotel occupancy and will have significant media impact for Miami Beach between October 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016 in the following categories: Initiatives, North Beach Incentive, Special Projects, Special Projects Recurring, and Tourism Partnerships.
Autism Speaks Grants Program
Webinar on July 14, 2015
Terra Foundation for American Art – Exhibition Grants
Deadline: August 1, 2015
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tigertail Productions Seeks Video Submissions for ScreenDance Miami
Submissions Accepted: Through September 30, 2015
ScreenDance Miami is a 4-day festival that takes place January 21-24, 2016, at various venues. The festival offers skill-developing workshops, panel discussions and screenings. The festival is produced by Tigertail and directed by Marissa Alma Nick.
ScreenDance Miami is looking for dance films and videos in various styles that combine choreography and cinematography. Submissions should be15 minutes or less of footage, including everything from shorts, documentaries and stage adaptations to animation, stop motion, 3D films and music videos. Submissions are currently accepted through September 30, 2015.
Call for Volunteer Grants Panelists
Deadline: July 17, 2015 – Community Grants
Each year, the Department of Cultural Affairs relies on the services of many volunteer panelists, who review and evaluate grant applications and make funding recommendations. Panels are comprised of artists, arts-related professionals, educators, community members, business leaders and others with current or prior active involvement in the arts, such as board members of cultural organizations.
Independent Sector National Conference Comes to Miami
October 27 – 29, 2015
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