Small business owners in Commissioner Raquel Regalado’s District 7 have an opportunity to receive critical funding through the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Designed to provide financial support to local businesses, the program offers up to $3,000 per business to assist with expenses such as equipment, supplies, marketing, inventory, security systems, and minor renovations.

Applications for the grant program are now open and must be submitted no later than Friday, February 28, 2025. Business owners interested in applying can also attend informational sessions throughout February to better understand the application process and eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the grant, businesses must meet the following criteria:

✅ Must be located within District 7

✅ Must be a for-profit business

✅ Must not be part of a national or local chain

✅ Must have a physical address (P.O. boxes are not permitted)

✅ Must have been in operation for at least two taxable periods

✅ Must have a business bank account

✅ Gross revenue must be less than $500,000 per year

✅ Home-based businesses must have a Local Business Tax Receipt (BTR)

✅ Businesses that received funding in the past two consecutive years are not eligible this cycle

Additionally, sole proprietorships are not eligible, and business owners with multiple companies can only apply for one business.

How Grant Funds Can Be Used

Approved businesses can use the funds for:

✔️ Inventory, supplies, and business equipment


✔️ Marketing and advertising


✔️ Minor interior/exterior renovations


✔️ Professional services (accounting, business training, seminars)


✔️ Lease or mortgage payments for commercial spaces


✔️ Work vehicles registered under the business

However, the grant cannot be used for salaries, late fees, alcohol, tobacco, medicine, property taxes, or state and local business licenses.

How to Apply

Business owners can verify if they are located within District 7 by using the Miami-Dade County Address Finder at miamidade.gov or by calling 311 for assistance.

Applications are available in English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for all local entrepreneurs. Those who qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to take advantage of this financial boost.

This grant is a great opportunity for small businesses to grow, expand, and strengthen their presence in the community. Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your business!

For more details, visit Commissioner Regalado’s website.