Small business owners within District 1 are invited to apply for Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III’s Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Business owners who meet the eligibility requirements can receive up to $5,000 per business.
Grants awarded may be used to purchase inventory/supplies, business equipment, marketing/advertising, building/business insurance, minor interior/exterior renovations, security system for commercial property, commercial property lease or mortgage, work vehicle, and professional services and training.
Applications are available starting March 1 through March 15, 2024, online and in-person at Chairman Gilbert’s District 1 Office, 17988 NW 27th Ave., Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Completed applications will be accepted from March 18 through March 25, 2024, by 4 p.m., at Chairman Gilbert’s District 1 Office.
All business owners interested in applying must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Business must be located in District 1
- Business must have been in operation since Jan. 2024
- Must be a for-profit business
- A physical address for the business is required
- Home-based businesses can apply
- Special projects may be considered by the Selection Committee
An informational workshop for business owners explaining the program requirements will be held via Zoom on March 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting ID for the workshop is 863 3460 2978 with Passcode 409688.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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