Matching grant from the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in Miami Beach for exterior improvements to commercial buildings. It covers up to 70% of eligible project costs, up to $20,000 per application, paid as a reimbursement after the work is done.
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North Miami Beach CRA Business and Property Improvement Programs
North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
The North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency runs several programs for business and property owners inside its redevelopment area: the Commercial Property Improvement Program, the Merchant Assistance Grant, the Façade & Business Site Improvement Program, and the Paint, Plant and Pave program for homes of up to four units. Applications are open year-round on the city's online Form Center.
Free five-month accelerator for established Miami small businesses ready to grow. Sessions cover strategy, finances, marketing, operations and practical AI tools, with introductions to lenders and investors. It ends with a pitch competition with $5,000 in prizes. Funded by Bank of America and FedEx. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until seats fill.
Government-backed loans that help rural businesses and farms pay for energy-saving upgrades.
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Galaxy Grants (Hidden Star / Galaxy of Stars)
Free-to-enter grant drawing for women and minority entrepreneurs from Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The current Galaxy Grant is $2,500, and the application takes about 30 seconds. New grant rounds open regularly.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Entreprenista Evolve Grant (presented by IT Cosmetics)
Established women-led businesses can apply each quarter for a $5,000 cash grant. $5,000 (awarded quarterly).
Deadline: Nov 11, 2026
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
Prestigious, free national fellowship for women owners with an open deadline this fall. $2,000 education grant plus coaching, network, workshops.
Deadline: Nov 17, 2026
Shophand Small Business Boost Grant
U.S. small businesses can apply twice a year for $2,500 in cash plus $2,500 in operations, marketing or tech help, with no purchase needed. $5,000 total ($2,500 cash + $2,500 in services).
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
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In partnership with Miami-Dade County and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's small business initiative, STRIVE305, Axis Helps has developed a series of stories that share experiences and insights from our local business owners
Miami Homes for All and Axis Helps support Miami-Dade County residents and families with the information and resources they need to safely stay in their homes.
