Miami City Code § 2-594 Created.
Sec. 2-594. - Created.
A department to be known as the grants department is hereby created.
(Ord. No. 14403, § 2, 10-23-25)
GRANTS DEPARTMENT
Miami City Code ch. 2, art. IV, div. 17
in effectMiami City Code § 2-595 Purpose.
Sec. 2-595. - Purpose.
The grants department (grants) identifies funding and partnership opportunities from federal, state, local governments, foundations, and private funding sources to maximize revenue generating opportunities. Grants' purpose is to complete and submit high-quality competitive grant applications that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote city initiatives and priorities.
Grants coordinates and oversees all aspects related to the writing, planning, proposal writing, application preparation, and submission of grant applications and funding applications. Grants provides technical support to facilitate the implementation of policies and practices in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and contract stipulations. In addition, grants provides expertise in assessing changes, regulatory compliance, and grant management that may impact funding. These functions advance the city's strategies to enhance services for residents and businesses.
(Ord. No. 14403, § 2, 10-23-25)
Miami City Code § 2-596 Director—Appointment and duties.
Sec. 2-596. - Director—Appointment and duties.
(a) The city manager shall appoint a grants director as the authorized official designated with the purpose of applying, drafting applications and completing necessary forms and documents required for the submittal of federal, state, local or other grants on behalf of the city. The grants director shall administer the affairs of the department subject to the supervision and control of the city manager in all matters. The grants director provides leadership, direction and operational oversight of the department.
(b) The grants director shall coordinate and oversee all aspects of the development of grant proposals and submittals to maximize revenue-generating opportunities; provide technical assistance to ensure that the city maintains compliance with applicable programmatic and administrative federal, state, and local grant requirements; offers leadership and direction to departmental staff; prepares and manages the departmental budget; performs administrative functions as required; and, directs the implementation of citywide initiatives. The grants director is the authorized official designee to submit grant applications on behalf of the City of Miami.
(Ord. No. 14403, § 2, 10-23-25)
Miami City Code § 2-597 Functions and duties.
Sec. 2-597. - Functions and duties.
Functions and duties of the department:
(1) Review and identify funding opportunities from federal, state, local governments, foundations, and private funding sources.
(2) Collaborate with city departments to disseminate information on grant opportunities aligning with city priorities.
(3) Identify projects and initiatives to align them with funding opportunities.
(4) Develop and submit grant applications on behalf of the city.
(5) Facilitate communication between administration, departments, and external partners for the purpose of preparing and submitting grant applications.
(6) Provide technical support and expertise on grant requirements, regulations, allowable expenditures and regulations.
(7) Grants shall also manage and administer grant funded programs for citywide initiatives.
(Ord. No. 14403, § 2, 10-23-25)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH2AD_ARTIVDE_DIV17GRDEFetched: 11/1/2026