Miramar launches $5,000 grant program for small businesses and nonprofits
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- The City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department, in partnership with Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations within the city.
- The Commissioner Yvette Colbourne Small Business and Non-Profit Grant Program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to eligible applicants, offering financial assistance to help businesses expand operations, increase revenue and strengthen their long-term sustainability.
- The initiative is specifically targeted at small "mom-and-pop" businesses and nonprofit organizations with five or fewer employees.
- "Small businesses are the backbone of our community," Colbourne said.
- Both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
The City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department, in partnership with Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations within the city.
The Commissioner Yvette Colbourne Small Business and Non-Profit Grant Program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to eligible applicants, offering financial assistance to help businesses expand operations, increase revenue and strengthen their long-term sustainability.
The initiative is specifically targeted at small "mom-and-pop" businesses and nonprofit organizations with five or fewer employees.
"Small businesses are the backbone of our community," Colbourne said. "This grant program is about investing directly in our local entrepreneurs, helping them build capacity, create opportunities, and continue contributing to the economic strength and vibrancy of Miramar."
To qualify, applicants must be located within the City of Miramar, have operated for at least one year and possess a valid Business Tax Receipt. Both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Grant funds may be used for a range of business-related expenses, including equipment and machinery purchases, inventory and supplies, technology upgrades, infrastructure improvements, professional services such as marketing, legal and accounting support, and other operational costs.
An informational session explaining the program will be held on June 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Applications will become available on June 22, with the application period running from June 29 through July 13. Interested applicants may obtain forms at 2200 Civic Center Place in Miramar or complete the application online.
As part of the application process, applicants must attend a mandatory pre-application meeting and submit a business plan. Applications will be reviewed administratively, and funding will be awarded based on demonstrated need and available resources.
City officials said the program is intended to provide targeted support to some of Miramar's smallest businesses and nonprofit organizations, helping them grow while contributing to the city's broader economic development goals.
