Is your organization led by an individual(s) from at least one of the following historically disadvantaged backgrounds? You will be asked for more detail in the full application. (Black-led, Hispanic/Latino-led, LGBTQ-led, Disability-led, Military- Refugee- or veteran-led.

Is your organization’s annual operating budget equal to or less than $1 million?

Has your organization been in operation for at least 2 years?

Does your business fall into one of the following categories? Adult entertainment companies, Bail bonds, Businesses that violate state or federal law (including cannabis), Corporate-owned franchises, Financial institutions (such as pay day lenders and check cashing stores), For-profit lobbying firms or businesses that exist for the purpose of advancing partisan political activities, Gambling businesses (such as bingo parlors or casinos), Gun or ammunition stores, Liquor stores or night clubs, Pawn shops, Private or social clubs (i.e., membership or dues-based private clubs), or Publicly traded companies

Is your business based in and serving Miami-Dade County?

Have you been funded for this grant in a previous cycle?