Civic Residency Program
The Community Civic Residency Program provides Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) with the opportunity to hold monthly meetings in a cultural environment at the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center.
Program Benefits
- One meeting per month at no additional cost
- Access to a cultural environment for organizational gatherings
- Opportunities to engage with and support Center programs and events
- All other events outside of the approved monthly meeting will incur additional costs.
Requirements
- Civic Residents must provide support for the Center’s operations, programs, and/or events as outlined in the MOU and Support Agreement.
- Tax-exempt organizations must submit official documentation bearing the organization’s name.
- Organizations must have or obtain General Liability Insurance covering:
- Their organization
- Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
- Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (if required)
- Acceptance is based on the availability of space after all criteria are reviewed.
Fees
- Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable; does not affect acceptance)
- Annual Residency Fee:
- $140 one meeting per month
- $193 two meetings per month (upon request)
- Payment Due: Sept.14, 2025
How to Apply
To be considered, organizations must submit a completed application package that includes:
- Community Civic Resident application form
- Memo of Understanding (MOU)
- Support Agreement form
- $15 non-refundable application fee (due at submission)
- Supporting materials (may include):
- Resumes
- News articles or printed materials
- Letters of support and references
- Videos or portfolio samples
- Documentation of creativity, artistic quality, community involvement, and organizational ability
Apply to the Civic Resident Program
All required materials must be submitted by Aug. 31, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.