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 261115, authorizing the funding of 22 grants totaling $139,366.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Grants Program Fourth Quarter. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The Department of Cultural Affairs, through its Community Grants Program, supports nonprofit cultural organizations presenting programs, projects, and events. The Community Grants Program 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 $505,634 allocated in previous quarters. The impact of this agenda item is countywide. Ashlee Thomas, Interim Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is responsible for monitoring the grant contracts. The grants are for various entities and projects, including arts, heritage, traditions, and community outreach.