The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust is excited to launch its Small Business Grant Program, a significant initiative for economic growth and revitalization in Little Haiti, Miami.
Donor Name: Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
State: Florida
City: Miami
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: Up to $20,000
Details:
The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust (“Trust”), in cooperation with the city manager, the department of housing and community development and other city departments shall be responsible for oversight of and shall facilitate, the city’s revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of the area in a manner consistent with the strategy identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, adopted by the city commission in February 2014. The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust shall promote economic development, business and commerce in the area.
The Little Haiti Trust shall develop and execute a plan to create jobs, attract industry and facilitate the production of goods and services in the area for residents and nonresidents. It will facilitate the development of affordable housing, engage in homebuyer assistance programs and market the area to encourage former residents and others to locate to the area.
The goals of the Program are to stimulate employment, grow business, and grow investment within the Little Haiti boundaries as described in the City of Miami Code of Ordinance.
Funding Information
The Program provides grant funding up to $20,000 for commercial improvements or $10,000 for innovation improvements, a match may be requested from the applicant.
Uses of funds
Eligible commercial improvements funded by the Little Haiti Revitalization Business Grant Program include, but are not limited to the following:
- Exterior or Interior Lighting or Painting
- Siding, Masonry or Stucco Facing
- Surface Parking Lot Improvements
- Roof Repairs
- Fences and Gates
- Exterior Signs
- Window or Door Replacement
- Awnings, Canopies and Shutters
- Improvements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Storefront Restoration
- Landscaping or Irrigation for Landscaping
- Additions to existing buildings, or expansion of existing buildings
- Demolition expenses
- Art, decoration, landscaping and streetscape items attached to the building or on the property.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, the applicant business and the property must meet the following requirements.
- Business is registered with State of Florida prior to January 1, 2021
- Business has a City of Miami-issued Certificate of Use and is current with its Business Tax Receipt (BTR) payments
- Business is currently open for business within the Little Haiti boundaries of the City of Miami. Religious institutions, adult entertainment businesses, national chains and liquor stores are not eligible for grant funding.
- Business is current with all financial obligations with the City of Miami
- None of the business owners are suspended or debarred from contracting with federal, state or local governments
- Business did not have an annual revenue of more than $250,000 in calendar year 2021 (more than $300,000 after 12/10/2022)
- Micro-enterprise that has five (5) or less employees.
Preference will be given to businesses meeting the following criteria: applicants using grant funds that best meet the objectives of the Revitalization Trust’s grant programs, legacy businesses that have been in operation for 7 or more years within the Little Haiti boundaries, and/or businesses in the downtown corridor on NE 2nd Ave between 54th – 71th street within the Little Haiti boundaries.
For more information, visit Little Haiti Revitalization Trust.
