Attention business owners! Grants are available for your business.  Before filling out the application, please read the information below.

• What is the Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program? 
• Guidelines 
• How to Apply  
• Mandatory Workshops 

What is 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, view the County Commission Districts Map or call  311. Applications and start date for each district may differ, therefore, please be sure to pick up the appropriate application.

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Commissioner Joe A. Martinez  Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program is offering applications to qualified businesses.

All businesses must be located in District 11 and meet the following criteria:

1. Must have been in business for at least 1 years, 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 Miami-Dade County Business Tax Receipt (formerly known as an Occupational License). The business name on the application must match the one on the 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.
8. Home - base 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, County Department or a County funded agency.
12. Prior grant recipients cannot 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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Applications can be picked up from January 12, 2009 through January 23, 2009.  Completed applications must be returned to the District Office between January 26, 2009 and January 30, 2009.

Deadline for Applications: 5:00 pm , January 30, 2009
Return application to District Office
No late applications will be accepted!

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Guidelines for Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program require that each approved recipient attend a certain number of business training courses. These courses are offered for your convenience at no cost.

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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