Chairman Rodriguez announces 2026 Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program for District 10 business owners

Chairman Anthony Rodriguez, in partnership with Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA), is inviting small businesses in District 10 to apply for the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per business for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising, marketing, making minor renovations, salaries/wages, and rent/mortgage.

Applications will be available from May 4 to May 15 at Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez District Office, 7146 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33183, or is available online at www.miamidade.gov/district10.

All businesses must be located in District 10 and meet the following eligibility criteria: Business must be in operation for at least 1 year. Must be a for-profit business. A physical address is required. No P.O. Box as mailing address allowed. Home-based businesses can apply. Business must have current County, City, and State registrations.

There will be an in-person informational workshop on Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Westchester Regional Library, Second Floor Auditorium, 9445 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165.

Applicants can submit the completed application in a sealed envelope to the district office located at 7146 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183, from May 18 through May 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (The office will be closed on May 8 and May 25.) No late applications will be accepted.

For more information, contact Trina Kancey with Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA) at 305-456-6383.