Please note that the 2008, District 5 Mom and Pop Business Grant program is now closed. Please continue to visit this page for further information related to submission of entries to participate in the 2009 grant entries. Typically entries are accepted at the start of the new year for a period of about two months.
What is the The Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program?
The Mom & 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, and this relationship will ultimately bridge 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, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems 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, etc.
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. For a map of District 5, click here. Application forms for each district may differ. Therefore, please be sure to pick up the appropriate application.
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Guidelines
Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program is offering applications to qualified businesses.
All businesses must be located in District 5 selected areas and meet the following criteria:
- Must be in businesses for one (1) year, include proof ( example: any old License, Incorporations, Sales Tax, Income tax or utility bill )
- Cannot have more than seven (7) employees.
- Must not be a part of a national chain.
- Must have no more than two (2) businessesi n the district.
- Must submit a current Local Business Tax License (Miami-Dade County Occupational License and Municipality License)or paid receipt and Municipality License if located in a City within the County at the time of application. Business name on application must match one on license (include copy).
- A physical address is required. No P.O. Box as mailing address allowed.
- Applicant must be located in District 5 selected areas. (Use this look-up tool ).
- Home – base businesses cannot apply.
- Applications will not be accepted after deadline.
- Only one application per business.
- Must not have delinquent loan with Miami-Dade County, County Department or any County funded agency.
- Businesses that received funding in the past cannot apply.
- Non-profit agencies cannot apply.
- Application must be typed or printed only.
- Applicants must sign and submit all requested documents.
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How to Apply
- Download the application by clicking here
 , or pick one up at the following location:
District Office
1454 S.W. 1st Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33135
Phone: 305-643-8525
Fax: 305-643-8528
- Return completed application to address above by the deadline,5:00PM, February 15, 2008. No late applications will be accepted.
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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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For additional information, contact:
Elizabeth Tejera
1454 S.W. 1st Street, Suite 130
Miami, FL 33135
Phone: 305-643-8525
or
Ms. Perez-Aryan: 305-756-0605
Neighbors And Neighbors Association
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