5-26 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - Q4

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-07-14 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering Resolution File Number 261115, authorizing the funding of 22 grants totaling $139,366.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Grants Program Fourth Quarter. The program supports nonprofit cultural organizations presenting programs, projects, and events. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The Community Grants Panel recommended funding all 22 applicants on April 23, 2026, and the Cultural Affairs Council unanimously recommended funding on June 17, 2026. The resolution waives Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite grant allocations. The funding is from the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, with a total of $645,000 allocated for the program this fiscal year, including $139,366 for this quarter. The impact is countywide, and the Department of Cultural Affairs will monitor the grant agreements.