TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDC) GRANT PROGRAM
Opens Jun 16 2025 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline Jul 14 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)
Description

TDC Administrator:  Nikenna Benjamin | Nikenna.Benjamin@miamidade.gov 

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline - First Quarter:  July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline - First Quarter:  July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 
  • TDC Corrections Cycle Open - First Quarter:  August 15, 2025 
  • TDC Corrections Deadline - First Quarter:  August 22, 2025, 11:59 PM

TDC Program Summary:

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program is responsive on a quarterly basis to organizations/events which promote Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a tourist destination by sponsoring  tourist-oriented sports events, cultural and special events (visual and  performing arts, including theater, concerts, recitals, opera, dance,  art exhibitions, and festivals) and television origination projects. The TDC's objective in funding events is to position Miami-Dade County as a must-experience destination through quality events and projects that attract tourist from outside of Miami-Dade County into the area; encourage overnight stays in Miami-Dade County motels and hotels; and perpetuate an environment for growth in the tourism industry in Miami-Dade County.

Click here to review the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Program guidelines and eligibility requirements before you begin. 


FY 2025-2026 TDC Program Timetable 

FIRST QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between October 1 - December 31):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline:  July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 

SECOND QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between January 1 - March 31):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline:  October 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 

THIRD QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between April 1 - June 30):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline: January 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
  • DC Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 PM 

FOURTH QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between July 1 - September 30):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM 
Apply

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDC) GRANT PROGRAM


TDC Administrator:  Nikenna Benjamin | Nikenna.Benjamin@miamidade.gov 

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline - First Quarter:  July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline - First Quarter:  July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 
  • TDC Corrections Cycle Open - First Quarter:  August 15, 2025 
  • TDC Corrections Deadline - First Quarter:  August 22, 2025, 11:59 PM

TDC Program Summary:

The Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program is responsive on a quarterly basis to organizations/events which promote Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a tourist destination by sponsoring  tourist-oriented sports events, cultural and special events (visual and  performing arts, including theater, concerts, recitals, opera, dance,  art exhibitions, and festivals) and television origination projects. The TDC's objective in funding events is to position Miami-Dade County as a must-experience destination through quality events and projects that attract tourist from outside of Miami-Dade County into the area; encourage overnight stays in Miami-Dade County motels and hotels; and perpetuate an environment for growth in the tourism industry in Miami-Dade County.

Click here to review the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Program guidelines and eligibility requirements before you begin. 


FY 2025-2026 TDC Program Timetable 

FIRST QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between October 1 - December 31):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline:  July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 

SECOND QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between January 1 - March 31):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline:  October 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM 

THIRD QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between April 1 - June 30):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline: January 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
  • DC Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 PM 

FOURTH QUARTER (projects/programs with events taking place between July 1 - September 30):

  • TDC Courtesy Review Deadline: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
  • TDC Deadline:  April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM 
Apply
Opens
Jun 16 2025 09:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline
Jul 14 2025 11:59 PM (EDT)