Miami-Dade County Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program
Small grants, big difference for neighborhood businesses
The Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program gives established small businesses in Miami-Dade County grants to cover real business costs. NANA helps County Commission offices run the program and helps owners through every step of applying.
NANA's role
NANA's founder, Leroy Jones, helped create the Miami-Dade County Mom & Pop Small Business Program. Today, NANA works with County Commission district offices to run the program. We are the contact for applicants' questions; we host free information workshops, and our hubs serve as places to pick up and turn in applications. Richmond Heights, for example, handles applications for District 9.
Who can apply
Rules are set by each Commission district and can change each year. Recent rounds have required that a business:
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Is located in the Commission district offering the grant
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Has been operating for at least one year
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Is a for-profit business (home-based businesses are usually eligible)
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Has a physical business address (no P.O. or UPS boxes)
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Holds current County, City and State registrations and licenses
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Submits only one application per business
What grants can pay for
Practical help
Supplies
Inventory
Marketing & advertising
Minor renovations
Security systems
Liability insurance
Professional services
Rent or mortgage*
Wages*
*Allowed in some districts. Check the current application for your district.
How to apply
Watch for your district's round
Commission offices announce each round, usually with a two-week window.
Attend a free workshop
Learn the rules and which documents you'll need.
Get the application
Download it from your Commissioner's page on miamidade.gov or pick it up at a district office or NANA hub.
Turn it in on time
Most districts want it delivered by hand in a sealed envelope. Late applications are not accepted.
Grant amounts
Grant amounts are set by each district. In 2026, awards ranged from about $1,500 to $5,000 per business.
$1,500
District 5 (2026), maximum
$3,000
District 4 (2026), maximum
$5,000
District 10 (2026), maximum
Varies
In other districts