Small Businesses Can Receive Up To $5,000: Commissioner Micky Steinberg Announces Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program
February 16, 2023
Small business owners in Miami-Dade's District 4 are invited to apply for Commissioner Micky Steinberg's Annual Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000, depending on the number of applicants, which can be used for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising, marketing, making minor renovations, salaries/wages and rent/mortgage.
The Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program was created to provide financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses that are approved for funding. This program has allowed small owned and operated businesses the opportunity to interact with local government under favorable conditions ultimately bridging the gap between the two entities.
The program is offered countywide. This grant package is only for District 4 Businesses. Deadlines and application forms for each district may differ. Please be sure to use the appropriate application. Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 24th, 2023, by 12:00 p.m.
Business owners interested in applying for the 2023 District 4 Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program must meet the following criteria:
• Existed for at least two year(s)
• Employ no more than seven employees
• Currently not in default or non-compliance with any County loan or grant program
• Is not affiliated with a national chain
• Does not own more than two businesses
• Does not engage in illegal activity at the stated business location
Completed original applications can be mailed, hand delivered and emailed. Only one application per business will be accepted.
Mailed and Hand Delivered to: (Hand delivery ONLY on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Commissioner Micky Steinberg, District 4 Satellite Office 19200 West Country Club Drive, Suite#: 417 Aventura, Florida 33180.
Emailed to: d4grants@miamidade.gov
Non-Profit Agencies are not eligible for funding. Home-Based Businesses are welcome to apply. Businesses that received funding less than two times in the past can apply. Applications may be typed or printed. Illegible, incomplete, or faxed applications will be disqualified. Guidelines for The Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program require that each approved recipient attend a mandatory business training workshop to be scheduled at a later date.
To see if your Business is located within District 4 or for more information, call: (305) 787-5999. Applications are available at: www.miamidade.gov/district04