City of Miami Beach - Special Events

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM

The City of Miami Beach is offering a Special Event Sponsorship Program for events held in Miami Beach. The purpose of this Sponsorship Program is to provide financial assistance and in-kind support to local festivals, special events, community events or programming that attract quality events and promote community engagement; therefore, continuing to elevate Miami Beach as a world class tourist destination. The City recognizes the important role that sponsorships play in supporting the event community, as well as the promotion of tourism, economic and cultural development efforts as a whole.

HOW TO APPLY

If your organization is new to the application process, please click "Create a New Account" at the top right of the page.

If your organization has applied in the past through GoSmart click "Log In" at the top right of the page using the same username and password.

If you do not remember your username and password, please contact the Grants Administrator for more assisatnce at 305.673.7577.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Events held between October 1, 2026 –September 30, 2027).

Applications open January 1, 2026 and close on February 28, 2026.

The Special Event Sponsorship Program applications for funding will be awarded for a fiscal year.

Applicants must meet all application requirements, including deadlines, or the application will be disqualified.

A mandatory dollar-for-dollar ($1 to $1) match is applicable to all applicants. Applicants must demonstrate this match through cash, other matching sponsorships, and/or in-kind contributions.

Other terms and conditions are listed within the specific program (Major Special Event or Community Engagement Event).

Applicants applying through a “fiscal agent” are not eligible.

Organizations which received funding from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA) or the Cultural Affairs Council (CAC) during the same fiscal year are not eligible to apply.

For more information, please review the Special Event Guidelines or contact Events@miamibeachfl.gov