The Small Business Grant Program offers funding opportunities for small owned and operated businesses to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations.
Donor Name: Miami-Dade County
State: Florida
County: Miami-Dade County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Miami-Dade County Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program was established in 1999 by Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc. (NANA) to provide financial and technical assistance to small businesses that meet the established eligibility criteria. The program is designed to support the sustainability and growth of locally owned businesses while fostering collaboration between small businesses and local government.
Funding Information
Funding is available up to $5,000 per business.
Uses of Funds
- Inventory / Supplies
- Business Equipment
- Marketing / Advertising
- Liability Insurance
- Minor Interior / Exterior Renovations
- Security System (commercial properties only)
- Work Vehicle (pick-up truck or cargo van) must be registered in the business name
- Professional Services (Accounting, Business
- Training, Seminars, and events)
- Lease/mortgage (commercial properties only).
Eligibility Criteria
- All businesses must be located in the specified county commission district
- Must be a for-profit business
- Must not be part of a national chain
- A physical address is required
- Supporting documentation must be provided (W-9, Municipal Local Business Tax Certificate, any applicable licenses, etc.)
- Home-based businesses can apply.
Ineligibility
- Rental Deposits
- Late Payment Fees
- Purchase of Alcohol, Tobacco, or Medicine
- Salaries
- Debts
- Property Taxes
- County, City, and or State License
- Any and all others not listed in the eligible use section.
For more information, visit Miami-Dade County.
