Application Process


As parents of dancers, we recognize the financial commitment that a
quality dance education requires. Miami Dance Foundation Inc. works to
alleviate the financial burden that dancers and families may experience. 

As a growing foundation, we are working towards assisting with additional costs associated with being part of a competitive dance team. At this time, we are unable to provide funding for studio tuition or studio fees.  We can however cover other smaller costs such as competition fees, convention fees, costumes and other one time fees.  The application will have a list of qualifying fees. 

Please choose between the Financial Aid Grant where income limits apply or the Student Hardship Assistance Grant that takes into account a change in financial circumstances. 

See below for an overview of the application process.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Ages 6 through 18

- Actively participating in a recognized dance/arts program

- Reside in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County, FL

- Maintain attendance/participation in required dance classes/competitions/conventions

Application

Applicants must submit:

1. MDF's grant application form completed

2. Statement of interest (250 words or less)

3. Documentation of fees/charges

4. Financial need/income documentation (see application for details)

5. Proof of residency

* Supporting documentation should be uploaded during the online application process.

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         Financial Aid Grant

Applicants must meet the additional following criteria:

- Demonstrate income below the area median income (AMI)



2026 Miami-Dade AMI Income Limits

See Link for Most Recent Info 

Household Members: 1 AMI: $94,400

Household Members: 2 AMI: $109,000

Household Members: 3 AMI: $122,600

Household Members: 4 AMI: $136,200

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     Hardship Assistance Grant 

Applicants must meet the additional following criteria:

- Show a recent and material change in personal or household financial circumstances

Examples of hardships:

Parent/guardian loss of employment

Parent/guardian's work hours/income reduced

Illness, injury or medical emergency

Unexpected caregiving

Death in the family

Divorce, separation or loss of household support

Loss of housing, displacement or damage to the home

Unexpected essential household expense

Non-Discrimination

Eligibility shall not be based on:

- Race

- Religion

- Gender

- National origin

- Any protected characteristic

- Dance studio/school affiliation

Disclosures

Grants may be issued for a portion of the requested amount or in full, subject to available funding.

Receiving a grant in any one year does not guarantee grant funding in future years.

Funds must be used solely for the approved purpose/invoice indicated in the application. If an applicant cancels or does not participate in the class/event indicated on the grant application, the funds will either not be disbursed or may be returned to Miami Dance Foundation (if possible).

Certain fees, such as competition fees, once paid are non-refundable. A credit may be applied to the same dancer or another dancer within the same studio for future use.

Miami Dance Foundation Inc. reserves the right to amend this policy at any time.