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 program supports nonprofit cultural organizations presenting community-based 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 Department of Cultural Affairs' Community Grants Panel recommended funding all 22 applicants on April 23, 2026, and the Cultural Affairs Council unanimously approved this recommendation on June 17, 2026. The resolution waives Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite grant agreement execution. The funding is from the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, with a total of $505,634 allocated in previous quarters. The impact is countywide, with activities taking place in all Commission Districts. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute grant agreements.