Congratulations on your grant award from The Miami Foundation. Arts Access Miami aims to bring the transformational power of arts and music education to all youth. Catalyst Grants are multi-year grants for arts education programs, initiatives, and organizations in Miami-Dade. Grant funds are intended to address opportunities for strengthened arts partnerships between nonprofit organizations and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. We recognize your organization’s dedication to advancing access to high-quality arts and music education for all youth and/or communities in Greater Miami and are so grateful to have you within our network.

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Miami Fellows Class XII | Program Summary and Guidelines

Application Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM

For full program details, application requirements, eligibility, and more, please be sure to first visit the Miami Fellows website.

Investing in the Future of Leadership in Greater Miami 

The Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows program is our deepest commitment to building the future generation of extraordinary, values-driven, cross-sector leaders for our region. Over the course of 15 months, Fellows will gain a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to the future of Miami, while honoring their leadership practice. For a lifetime of partnership and impact. 

Miami Fellows Class XII is for professionals 45 years and under who are actively shaping a more equitable and thriving Greater Miami. Through experiential learning, leadership development, and powerful networks, Fellows gain clarity, capacity, and courage to elevate their leadership for the greater good.

The Program Experience 

Miami Fellows Class XII includes: 

• Seven Community and Leadership Labs, each a two- or three-day immersive experience focused on critical issues including education, resiliency, economic opportunity, and cultural identity, rooted in community and grounded in place. 
• A Global Learning Experience, a six-day international trip designed to expand civic imagination and draw global insights for local leadership. 
• Leadership Forums, hosted between Labs with local power players such as the Superintendent, university presidents, CEOs, and elected officials. 
• Leadership Skills Development, anchored in real-world application: scenario planning, authenticity, strategic visioning, and personal brand building. 
• Alumni Mentors and Executive Coaches, connecting Fellows with trusted thought partners and community leaders to support their leadership growth. 

Eligibility and Selection Criteria 

Applicants must: 

• Work/lead in Miami-Dade County
• Live in South Florida  
• Be under 45 years old 
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to shaping the future of Greater Miami 
• Have an outstanding track record of civic and professional leadership 
• Be positioned to influence community-level change 
• Be able and committed to fully participate in the 15-month experience 
• Commit to active alumni engagement beyond the fellowship 

We are seeking candidates who not only meet the eligibility criteria but also lead in a way that reflects the values we believe are essential for civic leadership in Miami. These values guide our selection process and shape the spirit of the Miami Fellows community: 

• Grounded in Context – Deeply rooted in Miami’s unique social, political, and cultural landscape. 
• Brave – Willing to take risks, speak truth, and lead through uncertainty. 
• Unifying & Collaborative – Builds bridges across differences and sectors to create shared impact.
• Self-Aware & Humble – Reflects on their leadership journey with honesty and emotional intelligence. 
• Strategic – Sees systems clearly and acts with long-term purpose and intentionality. 
• Equity-Focused – Centers justice, inclusion, and access in their leadership choices. 

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