Miami-Dade County Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (district offices)
$3,000–$5,000
Miami-Dade district-level small business grants
Miami-Dade County district-level grants of $3,000–$5,000 for small owner-operated businesses to purchase equipment, supplies, inventory, security systems, liability insurance, or make minor renovations. Each of the county's 13 commission districts runs its own cycle with varying amounts and deadlines. Home-based businesses are eligible. Businesses that received funding in two consecutive years must sit out one year before reapplying.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Amount range
- $3,000 – $5,000
- Realistic amount
- Most recipients receive the full district award ($3,000–$5,000). Program is designed for micro-grants, so amounts are co…
- Deadline
- Varies by district — each of the 13 commission districts sets its own annual cycle dates. 2025–2026 cycles opened February–March 2026 in most districts. Applications are typically open for 4–6 weeks.
- Status
- between-intakes
- States
- FL
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- Small, owner-operated business located in the Miami-Dade commission district offering the grant in the current cycle
- For-profit businesses only
- Home-based businesses are explicitly eligible
- Business must be actively operating at time of application
- Businesses that received Mom and Pop grants in two consecutive years must sit out one year before reapplying (one-year cooling-off after two consecutive awards)
- Additional district-specific criteria may apply — contact your district commissioner's office for current requirements
Hard requirements
- Location restriction: Must be in the specific Miami-Dade commission district running the current cycle
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and machinery purchases
- Supplies and inventory
- Advertising and marketing costs
- Building liability insurance premiums
- Security systems (cameras, alarms)
- Minor renovations and improvements
Ineligible expenses
- Real estate purchase
- Paying off existing business debts
- Personal expenses
- Businesses located outside the specific commission district offering the grant
How to apply
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Identify your Miami-Dade commission district and check cycle status
Visit miamidade.gov/mom-pop-grants and identify your commission district based on your business address. Contact your district office to confirm whether the current cycle is open and the application deadline. District cycles are independent and often announced with only 2–4 weeks of notice.
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Obtain the district-specific application
Each district maintains its own application. Some districts use paper applications distributed through the district office; others have online submission. Contact the district directly for the application form and submission instructions.
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Submit the application with required documentation
Typical requirements include proof of business address in the district, a brief business description, a statement of how the grant funds will be used, and basic business registration documentation. Requirements vary slightly by district.
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Receive award notification and disbursement
Approved applicants are notified by the district office. Grant funds are disbursed by the County within 2–4 weeks of award notification.
This is a hyper-local program — you must apply through your specific commission district office, not a central portal. Districts open cycles independently and rarely advertise widely. Sign up for your district's email list to get advance notice.
Deadline & timing
Each of Miami-Dade's 13 commission districts runs an independent cycle with its own open/close dates, usually in Q1 of each calendar year. Businesses must apply through their specific district office. Check miamidade.gov/mom-pop-grants and contact your district commissioner's office for your district's cycle dates.
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Last reviewed 2026. GrantCompass is an independent funding-discovery tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. Always confirm details on the official program page.