March 16, 2027
Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs · Direct application
Up to $10,000
Eligibility
Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Continuing or nontraditional
About this scholarship
Professional individual artists in Miami-Dade County may apply for merit-based awards supporting artistic development and overall practice across disciplines. The program explicitly serves early-career through advanced-career artists rooted in Miami's cultural community.
Awards are up to $10,000 for unrestricted practice support (not single-project grants).
The FY26-27 cycle opened February 2, 2026 and closed March 16, 2026 via Submittable. Mandatory workshops are required for first-time applicants.
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs runs the annual MIA program.