Miami Light Project Technical Fellowship Program: Finance & Grants

Explore the financial realities of freelance creative work and discover how to secure funding for your projects.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding freelance income and budgeting basics
• Identifying funding sources and grant opportunities
• Tips for writing grant applications and project proposals
• Long-term planning for creative sustainability

The Technical Fellowship Program’s intensive training includes:

• Workshops focusing on Intro to Lighting, Audio, Video, Stage Management, Light Board, Finance and more.
• 40 hours of job training – hands-on, one-on-one observation and mentorship, gaining real-time, on-the-job experience backstage during live events.
• Paid internship – available for those who complete the 40 hours of job training and workshops.
• Employment opportunities.

Workshops will take place in July and August of 2025. For more information, please email eventz@miamilightproject.com.