Miami DDA Funds 25 Creative Projects to Activate Downtown Public Spaces
- laurie2769
- Nov 14
- 1 min read
The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) announced the 25 recipients of its 2025–2026 Downtown Creative Collaborators Grant (DCCG) program, marking a substantial investment in art, culture, and community connection across Downtown Miami.
The grant program allocated a total of $475,000 in funding, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, to support creative initiatives in streets, parks, and gathering spaces across the Miami DDA’s three subdistricts. The funded projects encompass a diverse range of activations, including heritage celebrations, musical storytelling, large-scale festivals, and immersive theater.
This investment supports the Miami DDA’s broader mission to enhance quality of life by fostering a more vibrant, connected, and people-centered Downtown. The goal is to establish Downtown Miami as a place of belonging for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
The selected awardees represent a mix of neighborhood-level activations, mid-sized cultural experiences, and major citywide events. Notable recipients include Hued Songs (Common Ground: An AfroLatinx Musical Journey), Nu Deco Ensemble (Arsht Center Residency), Miami Dade College / MDC Live Arts (Freedom Tower Centennial Series: Flock by BANDALOOP), PAMM (Free Second Saturdays), Friends of The Underline (Community Connections Festival), City Theatre (How to Break in a Glove), FilmGate (Downtown Immersive Series), and Miami Center for Architecture & Design (Open House Miami).
The funded projects will be executed between October 2025 and September 2026, transforming Downtown Miami into a year-round venue for creativity and inclusivity. All resulting events are scheduled to be free and open to the public.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow along and take part by visiting miamidda.com and following @downtownmia on Instagram.