The Small Business Relief grant provides targeted financial assistance to small businesses within Kissimmee city limits still experiencing economic hardships related to COVID-19.
Donor Name: City of Kissimmee
State: Florida
City: City of Kissimmee
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funded through the American Rescue Plan, the program provides direct grants to eligible small businesses within the Kissimmee city limits to help offset financial hardships such as decreased sales, increased operational costs, or debt incurred to remain open during and after the pandemic.
Funding Information
Grant amounts are based on business size (measured by square footage):
- Home-based business: $5,000
- Up to 2,500 sq ft: $10,000
- 2,501-5,000 sq ft: $15,000
- Over 5,000 sq ft: $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, businesses must:
- Operate with a physical location in Kissimmee city limits (deed or commercial lease required).
- Meet the SBA definition of a small business (fewer than 500 employees).
- Have been established before March 11, 2021.
- Demonstrate financial hardship caused or worsened by COVID-19 (between March 1, 2020, and December 30, 2024).
- Hold an active City of Kissimmee Business Tax Receipt and be listed as “Active” on Sunbiz.org.
- Be current on taxes, assessments, and fees, with no delinquent liens or code enforcement violations.
- Comply with all local zoning and business regulations.
For more information, visit City of Kissimmee.
