Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman is now offering 2008 Mom & Pop Small Business Grants in District 4. The applications will be made available from January 28 thru February 29, 2008. The program will award up to $5,000 to District 4 businesses totaling $127,500. Before you fill out the application, read the information below.
Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program
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 provides financial assistance to further the economic viability of recipients. Funding can be used to purchase equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising and marketing and to make minor renovations.
- Technical assistance is made available to small businesses in order to create a better working and business environment, promote economic development opportunities, educate owners about various county-funded programs and projects, form/foster better working relationships among small business owners, retain and eventually create more jobs, offer the necessary training that small business owners so desperately need to become more efficient and competitive.
The program has grown each year and is now being offered countywide. As a result, we recognize that the needs of each district are different and our goal is to address this diversity. In order to receive the correct guidelines and be considered for funding, you must apply in the district where your business is located. To locate your district, Click here. Application forms for each district may differ. Therefore, please be sure to pick up the appropriate application.
Guidelines
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman is offering Mom & Pop Small Business Grant applications to qualified businesses located in District 4. All businesses must meet the following criteria in order to qualify:
- In business for at least 2 year(s) (include proof such as articles of incorporation).
- Cannot have more than seven (7) employees.
- Not be a part of a national chain.
- Have no more than two (2) businesses.
- Submit a current Miami-Dade County Occupational License and Municipality license if located in a Municipality at the time of application. Business name on application must match one on license (include copy of each license for the past two years).
- A physical address is required. No P.O. Box as mailing address allowed.
- Applicant must apply in district where business is located.
- Home-based businesses can apply.
- Applications will not be accepted after deadline.
- Only one application per business.
- Business or owner does not have a delinquent loan with Miami-Dade County or a County funded department or agency.
- Has never received a small business grant.
- Application must be typed or printed only.
- Applicants must sign and submit all requested documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Non-profit agencies can not apply.
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How to Apply
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District Office
1100 N.E. 163rd Street, #303
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
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Return completed applications to:
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, District 4
1100 NE 163rd Street, #303
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Phone: 305-787-5999 Fax: 305-787-5998
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Mandatory Workshops
Guidelines for the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program require that each approved recipient attend a mandatory business training workshop. It is very important that you attend the entire two-hour workshop and complete the required package at that time. Otherwise, you may be disqualified from the program.
Date, time and location of workshop will be determined at a later date.
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