OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

City of Miami Mom and Pop Small Business Grant

City of MiamiNo deadline listed$2,500 – $10,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a City of Miami program for small retail and service businesses physically located inside Miami city limits that have been operating for at least one year and hold a valid business tax receipt. Awards run $2,500 to $10,000 for expansion, equipment, working capital, or marketing, with priority given to businesses in underserved neighborhoods. Nonprofits, businesses outside city limits, and shops younger than one year should not bother applying.

Best for
Small retail or service businesses located inside Miami city limits, Businesses with at least one year of operation and a valid City of Miami business tax receipt, Neighborhood shops in underserved Miami neighborhoods, Owners needing funds for expansion, equipment, marketing, or working capital
Not for
Nonprofits and organizations outside the retail, service, or food sectors, Businesses located outside Miami city limits or younger than one year, Startups without a valid business tax receipt
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business, retail)
78
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (financial, business)
71
Good Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food)
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
53
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
52
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
50
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Expansion, Equipment, Working capital, Marketing
Who can apply
Small businesses
Award range
$2,500 – $10,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small retail or service businesses located within City of Miami limits that have been in operation for at least one year and hold a valid business tax receipt. Businesses in underserved neighborhoods are prioritized.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The program accepts small businesses generally, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC may qualify, but the published eligibility text does not address business structure specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program only accepts small business applicants, and the matching engine scores nonprofits at 0 because the program does not accept nonprofit applicants.

Summary

City of Miami grants of $2,500–$10,000 to small retail and service businesses located within Miami city limits, in operation at least one year with a valid business tax receipt. Funds may cover improvements, equipment, marketing, and operational costs; businesses in underserved neighborhoods are prioritized.

About this grant

Provides direct financial assistance to small retail and service businesses in the City of Miami. Designed to help neighborhood businesses with improvements, marketing, and operational costs. Prioritizes businesses in underserved neighborhoods.

Who can apply

Located within City of Miami limits

Small retail or service business

Valid business tax receipt

In operation for at least 1 year

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Small business

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