Attention business owners! Grants of up to $5,000 are available for your business.
Applications being accepted February 11, 2008 through February 29, 2008

• What is the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program?  
• Guidelines   
• Informational Meetings  
• Mandatory Workshops  
• For Additional Information
• Download an Application    

What is the The 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, 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. To locate your district please call 311 or  Click here to view the map. Application forms for each district may differ, therefore, please be sure to pick up the appropriate application.

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Guidelines
Commissioner Dennis C. Moss's Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program is offering applications to qualified businesses.

All businesses must be located in District 9 and meet the following criteria:

1. Must have been in business for at least one (1) year, include proof ( example: any old License, Incorporations, Sales Tax, Income tax or utility bill )
2. Cannot have more than seven (7) employees.
3. Must not be apart of a national chain.
4. Must have no more than two (2) businesses in the district.
5. 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).
6. A physical address is required. No P.O Box as mailing address allowed.
7. Applicant must apply in district where business is located. (Use this look-up tool).
8. Home-based businesses may apply.
9. Applications will not be accepted after deadline.
10. Only one application per business.
11. Must not have delinquent loan with Miami-Dade County or a County Department or any County funded agency.
12. Businesses that received funding in 2007 can not apply.
13. Non-profit agencies cannot apply.
14. Application must be typed or printed only.
15. Applicants must sign and submit all requested documents.

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 Informational Meetings
All businesses that apply for funding can attend a 1-hour meeting, which will explain the program requirements.   All questions will be answered at that time. Attending the preliminary meeting does not guarantee that you will receive funding.  Applicants can attend one of the following:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
South Dade Government Center
10710 SW 211 Street, Suite 206

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Mandatory Workshops
Guidelines for Mom And Pop Small Business Grant Program require that each approved recipient attend a certain number of business training courses. It is very important that you attend the workshops and complete the specified amount of courses. Otherwise, you may be disqualified from the program.

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For additional information and to pick up an application contact:

District North Office
10710 SW 211 Street, Suite 206
Miami, FL 33189
Phone: 305-234-4938
or
District South Office
1634 NW 6 Avenue
Florida City, FL 33034
Phone 305-245-4420

Deadline for Applications: 5:00PM, February 29, 2008
Return application to District Office 
No late applications will be accepted!
For additional information contact: Ms. Finney: 305-756-0605
Neighbors And Neighbors Association