Sponsorship Program

The City of Sunny Isles Beach offers a limited number of sponsorships to support events that benefit the local community and align with the mission of the City. Sponsorships may be monetary or in-kind, depending on the event and available resources. 

What Are Sponsorships?

• Sponsorships may provide a financial contribution to eligible nonprofit organizations in support of a specific event or program. 
• Sponsorships may provide the use of city park space, equipment, or facilities without charge providing that it doesn't interfere with city programing or business operations in support of a specific event or program. 
• Sponsorships must align with the mission statement of the City of Sunny Isles Beach and offer recognition in exchange for the City's sponsorship. 

Who Can Apply?

• Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Organizations must support a public purpose such as arts, education, health, social services, or environmental efforts. 
• All requests must be sponsored by a current elected official and approved by the City Commission. 

Application Periods

• Applications must be submitted between July 1 and September 1.
• Awards by October
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Exceptions may be made for emergencies such as natural disasters or public health crises.

Funding & Limits

• Sponsorships are limited to $10,000 per organization – per year, based on the funding allocated by the City Commission each budget year.
• Each elected official (Mayor, Vice Mayor, or Commissioner) will have a portion of the total donation budget to allocate at their discretion.
• Elected officials (sponsors) may recommend:
  • Fully funding a request,
  • Partially funding a request, or
  • Not funding a request.

Important Notes

• Each organization may only submit one application per year per donation type.
• Use of the City logo, branding, or likeness is only permitted with the approval of the City Manager’s Office. 
• All funding and donations must be used strictly for the purpose described in the application.
• A final report with results and key performance indicators (KPIs) is required after the program or event.

Sponsorship Guidelines

After reviewing the program overview, the following section provides more details on how sponsorship requests are reviewed and awarded by the City of Sunny Isles Beach. These guidelines help ensure the City's resources are used fairly and effectively to support programs that directly benefit our community. 

Organizations must be a designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, or other specified purposes and that meet certain other requirements are tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).

Donations may not be made to religious organizations. 
Per Article I, Section 3 of the State of Florida constitution.
“No revenue of the state or any political subdivision or agency thereof shall ever be taken from the public treasury directly or indirectly in aid of any church, sect, or religious denomination or in aid of any sectarian institution.”

All requests must be sponsored by a current elected official (Mayor, Vice Mayor, or City Commissioner) and approved by resolution.
The donation sponsor must not have a personal interest (direct or indirect) in the organization (i.e. familial ties or an active Board Member). Contact information for the current Commission can be found on the City’s website, www.sibfl.gov.

All sponsorships must align with the mission statement of Sunny Isles Beach.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach’s mission is to enrich the quality of life by providing excellent service, building on its reputation as a culturally rich and inclusive community, and cultivating a safe and harmonious environment where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive.

Organizations can only submit one request per fiscal year. 
The City of Sunny Isles Beach's fiscal year is October 1 - September 1. Multiple requests will not be considered. 

Application period and expenditure of funds.
Applications may be submitted for consideration July 1 – September 1. Donation requests will be awarded by October. Applications received after September 1 will not be considered.

Funds must be used according to the use described on the application. Unspent funds must be returned to the City of Sunny Isles Beach by September 30.

Applications must be submitted by September 1, at 5:00 p.m. via the city’s website. Applicants will receive a confirmation email; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Please note, emergency exceptions may be made with City Commission approval for events such as disasters or public emergencies. 

Funding sources and sponsorship amounts. 
Sponsorship requests received by the City of Sunny Isles Beach should not be considered as a secured funding source in an organization’s budget. Funds may only be used for the public purpose, funds should not be used for salaries, office supplies, or expenses not explicitly stated on the request.

Awarded donation amounts may vary by organization; when submitting a request, please specify the amount of intended support. The maximum amount awarded per organization is $10,000.

Use of City of Sunny Isles Beach Logo & Likeness
The use of the City of Sunny Isles Beach logo, marketing collateral and likeness must be approved by the City Manager’s Office.

Request Requirements:

• Formal request letter to appropriate sponsor on organization letterhead, include how the request benefits the public purpose
• Proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status
• Sponsorship request form/completed application
• Sponsorship proposal packet as used for all potential sponsors 
• Budget breakdown
• Key performance indicators for program success

Please note, submitting a sponsorship request does not guarantee funding. All requests require approval by the City Commission.