Grant Assistance for Small Businesses in Miami-Dade County

Receive a "Mom and Pop Grant" for your small business to purchase equipment, supplies, marketing, and other related services.

When to apply:

Deadlines vary by County District. Please see your District for application deadlines.

No Districts are currently open.

You should apply if you

Have a small business in Miami-Dade County and your District’s Grant application is currently available.

Are a for-profit business (home based businesses can apply).

How to get started

1

To find out what District your small business is located in, visit this link and enter your business address.

2

If your District is currently accepting applications, review the Helpful Tips section below for more information.

3

Accepting applications: None

4

Closed applications:

  • District 1 (Northwest Dade)
  • District 2 (North Central Dade)
  • District 3 (Central North Dade)
  • District 4 (Northeast Dade)
  • District 5 (Downtown, Central Miami)
  • District 6 (Central Dade)
  • District 7 (South East Dade/Pinecrest)
  • District 8 South Dade (Cutler Bay)
  • District 9 South Dade (Homestead)
  • District 10 (Central-West Dade)
  • District 12 (North-West Dade)
  • District 13 (Northwest Dade/Hialeah)

Information you’ll need to provide

This will vary by District, however, you can expect the following: 

  • The completed grant application for your specific District. 
  • Copy of your current Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt. 
  • Copy of City Business Tax Receipt if business is located in a City within the County.
  • If business tax receipt is not required by Miami-Dade County, applicants must provide written proof from Miami Dade County Tax Collector’s Department located at 200 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33128.
  • Copy of your active State of Florida Corporation (print copy from sunbiz.org). An FEIN# must be listed if business is incorporated.
  • Copy of picture ID of owner. 
  • Outside picture of the business location (building, home office, or work vehicle).
  • If you are an elected official or Miami-Dade County employee you must get written approval stating no Conflict of Interest. To obtain this, email bilmadiaz-greco@miamidade.gov and let them know you are applying for a grant and what district you’re from. Write “Requesting written approval letter” in the subject line. They will let you know what your next steps are.
  • State Professional License, if required such as cosmetology license, realtor license, or contractor license.

Helpful tips

  • Check back often. We will update this page as information becomes available.
  • Don’t delay, join a webinar to learn more about the application process. On the first page of each application you will find information on webinar dates held by your District office. These are very useful! There’s one per District, so be sure to mark your calendar.

About this program

Provided by: Miami-Dade County 

If you have questions, you can speak with a program representative at: 

Program Information: Mom and Pop Small Business Grant

Not what you're looking for?

Tell us more about your small business by filling out our survey. We will get back to you resources that match your business needs.

Small Business Survey

How we can help

If you have questions about the Mom & Pop Grant in your District please reach out to the following District Office directly. If you don’t hear back within 48 hours, send us an email at info@axishelps.org.
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District 1: Commissioner Oliver Gilbert, III District Office

  • 16405 NW 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
  • (305) 474-3011

District 2: Commissioner Jean Monestime

  • 915 N.E. 125th Street, Suite 2A, Miami, FL 33161
  • 305-694-2779 

District 3: Commissioner Keon Hardemon

  • 16405 NW 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128
  • 305-375-5393

District 4: Commissioner Sally A. Heyman

  • 1380 NE Miami Gardens Drive, Suite 282 Miami, FL 33179
  • 305-787-5999 

District 5: Commissioner Eileen Higgins

  • 2100 Coral Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33145
  • 305-375-5924

District 6: Commissioner Rebeca Sosa

  • 1000 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33144
  • 305-267-6377

District 7: Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado

  • 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128
  • 305-375-5680 

District 8: Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins

  • 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128
  • 305-375-5218 

District 9: Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee

  • 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128
  • 305-375-4832

District 10: Commissioner Javier D. Souto

  • 9766 Coral Way, Suite One, Miami, FL 33165
  • 305-222-2116

District 11: Commissioner Joe A. Martinez

  • 4081 SW 152 Avenue, Unit 21, Miami, FL 33185
  • 305-552-1155

District 12: Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz

  • 8345 NW 12th Street, Miami, FL 33126
  • 305-599-1200

District 13: Commissioner René Garcia

  • ‍‍1490 West 68th Street, Suite 101, Hialeah, FL 33014
  • 305-820-8424

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