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Overview

Accelerator Grants Program

Status: Active program

Geographic Scope: Greater Miami, Miami-Dade County

Overview: The Miami Foundation developed the Accelerator Grants program to recognize individuals, groups and nonprofits showing strong momentum around solutions addressing key issue areas and demonstrating the ability to achieve more. Projects must reflect positive, impactful approaches to improve quality of life for Miami residents.

Focus Areas:

  • Arts & Culture

  • Economy (entrepreneurship, small business)

  • Housing & Affordability

  • Transportation (seeking qualified projects)

  • Education

  • Community Development

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Eligibility:

  • Individuals, groups, and nonprofits

  • Projects showing strong momentum and track record of success

  • Sophisticated vision and ability to achieve significant impact

  • Cross-sector partnerships welcomed
  • Selection Process: Competitive selection with committee review based on:

  • Sophistication and vision of the project

  • Successful track record

  • Impact potential

  • Ability to foster collaboration
  • Background: The Accelerator Grants program was developed following The Miami Foundation's 2014 "Our Miami Report" which highlighted eight key issue areas. Past winners have included: Rhythm Foundation (Arts & Culture), Kiva Zip (Economy), and University of Miami's Community Scholars in Affordable Housing program.

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 40 NW 3rd Street, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33128

  • Phone: 305.371.2711

  • Email: info@miamifoundation.org

  • Contact for Transportation projects: Stuart Kennedy
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsstartupssmall-businessesartshousingeducationenvironmental-conservation

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