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.
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.
Homestead businesses in the redevelopment district can get up to $25,000 toward exterior upgrades like paint, awnings, windows and signs. Up to $25,000 (CRA pays 75–90%).
Fecha límite: Set by CRA Board – check the program page
Small Little Haiti businesses can apply for up to $20,000 for storefront improvements or $10,000 for equipment and technology. Up to $20,000 (commercial improvements) or $10,000 (equipment/technology).
Northwest 79th Street Community Redevelopment Agency (Miami-Dade County)
Businesses on Miami-Dade's NW 79th Street corridor can apply for façade grants up to $50,000 and small business grants up to $10,000 with no match. Façade up to $50,000 (no match); Business Attraction up to $150,000 (50% match); Small Business Support up to $10,000; Capacity Building up to $10,000.
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).
International grant program for women-led businesses that create social or environmental impact, open to U.S. founders. Awards of $100,000, $60,000 and $30,000 for first, second and third place, plus coaching and an INSEAD business program. Applications open once a year.
Fecha límite: Annual – next cycle TBA (2027 edition closed Jun 16, 2026)
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.
Fecha límite: Oct 31, 2026 (new rounds open regularly)
Competitive program for Black and Latina founders with a technology component, offering regional grants, mentorship, and business development sessions on topics including startup funding, marketing, and customer analytics.
Cohort-based program offering a 12-week virtual curriculum, mentorship, and capital grants for early-stage food industry entrepreneurs — particularly women-, immigrant-, and BIPOC-owned businesses in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Runs twice yearly in different cities.
Annual $25,000 grant for Black entrepreneurs and small business owners, awarded in connection with Black Entrepreneurs Day. Recipients also receive tools and resources to support business growth. Typically opens in October each year.
Federal grant supporting collaborative approaches to address environmental justice issues in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. Supports community capacity building, planning, and implementation.
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
CRA serving the Overtown and Park West neighborhoods with business attraction, retention grants, façade improvements, and economic development support for area businesses.
Knight Foundation arts funding in Miami supports resident-driven cultural projects that deepen civic engagement and community life. Miami is a Knight focus community.
County arts grants supporting Miami-Dade arts organizations and individual artists through multiple funding tracks including General Support, Project Support, and Arts Builds Community.
Federal creative placemaking grant for projects at the intersection of arts, culture, and community development. Supports artist residencies, public art, cultural planning, and community-engaged design in partnership with local governments or nonprofits.
Six $25,000 grants for entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, from NAACP and L'Oréal. The 2026 round closed April 23, 2026; check the program page for the next round.
Monthly $10,000 startup-focused Amber Grant for businesses still in the idea phase or with under $10,000 in gross sales, using the same Amber Grant application.
Amazon Business grant program page highlighting grant funding and resources for U.S. small businesses; last clearly indexed application cycle found was for 2025.
SBA states it does not provide grants to start or expand a business; SBA grants mainly support nonprofits, resource partners, and educational organizations.
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Micro-grants up to $5,000 on a first-come, first-served basis, with smaller follow-on awards for prior recipients and one-on-one technical assistance from staff.
Grant of up to $7,500 for eligible West Dixie businesses to purchase and implement technology-related equipment and services that improve efficiency and capacity.
Grant of up to $10,000 to help existing small businesses improve operations and capacity during redevelopment, including approved business expenses or technical support.
Commercial grant covering 50% of approved project costs up to $200,000 for businesses relocating to or expanding within the CRA; can also cover part of rent during renovations.
Downtown Miami grant program for relocating or expanding businesses, including ground-floor retail, food and beverage, tech startups, and mid-sized businesses.
Miami-Dade business grant program offering $10,000 for eligible businesses in operation for three years or more; attendance at an official workshop is required for the 2026 cycle.
Miami-Dade grant for early-stage businesses offering $2,500 to eligible businesses established for six months to two years; attendance at an official workshop is required.
District-based Miami-Dade County small business grant program that can support equipment, inventory, marketing, insurance, security systems, and minor renovations when a commission district cycle is open.
City Built es una serie de videos de Urban Impact Lab, el equipo detrás de Axis Helps. Presenta conversaciones con dueños de pequeñas empresas y líderes comunitarios sobre lo que se necesita para crear un negocio y una comunidad más fuerte. Nació de las STRIVE305 Sessions, conversaciones con dueños de negocios locales producidas primero con STRIVE305, la iniciativa para pequeñas empresas del Condado de Miami-Dade.