Media Contact: Clarisell De Cardenas Communications & Community Affairs Director Public Information Officer 305-364-6100 decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov

Miami Lakes Town Foundation Announces $50,000 in Grants Available

Miami Lakes, FL - The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is looking to support community groups, school clubs or teams, or other community organizations that align with the foundation’s priorities. The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is supported by the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival with a mission is to encourage, foster and conduct programs for the continuing education and literacy education of members of the community, as well as to conduct and develop other programs within the community related to youth projects, beautification projects, and other cultural events for the benefit of the community and its citizens. A maximum of twenty (20) grants will be awarded of up to $2500 each. Projects must be completed before April 28th, 2023.

Community Mini-Grant application can be found by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/foundation.

Important dates and deadlines:

Submit applications: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Announcement of Grant Awards: Monday, September 26, 2022 - Friday, September 30, 2022

Checks Presented: Monday, October 3, 2022 - Friday, October 7, 2022

Project Completion Report and Visit: April 28th, 2023

To submit the application or for questions on the Miami Lakes Town Foundation or the Community Mini-Grant, please contact:

Clarisell De Cardenas
Communications & Community Affairs Director
Email: decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov
Phone: (305)364-6100 Ext. 1132