Commissioner Gonzalez announces 2025 Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program
MIAMI-DADE – Small business owners in Miami-Dade County’s District 11 are invited to apply for Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez’s Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Business owners that meet the eligibility requirements can receive up to $1,620. Grants awarded may be used to purchase inventory/supplies, business equipment, marketing/advertising, liability insurance, minor interior/exterior renovations, security system for commercial property, commercial property lease or mortgage, work vehicle, and professional services and training.
Applications are available online and in-person from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 11, 2025. Completed applications will be accepted from Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18, 2025, by 4 p.m.
Business owners interested in applying must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Business must be located in District 11
- Business must have been in operation since Jan. 2025
- Must be a for-profit business
- A physical address for the business is required
- Home-based businesses can apply
- Must have current County, City, and State registrations
- Special projects may be considered by the Selection Committee
Business owners interested in applying are encouraged to attend an in-person workshop to learn about the program requirements at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88 St., Miami, FL. 33196. Attending the workshop does not guarantee your business will receive funding.
Online applications are available at www.miamidade.gov/district11 or printed applications may be picked up at Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez District Office 12781 SW 42 St., Unit # E-F, Miami, FL 33175.
Completed applications must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope from April 14 through 18 by, 4 p.m., at the District 11 Office.
Please refer to Commissioner Gonzalez’s Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program application for all qualifications and requirements to apply for funding.
For more information, contact Victoria Goss with NANA at 305-756-0605.