Loan and Grant Information
Accion USA
Accion is
a nonprofit micro-lender that offers loans and financial education
to small business owners nationwide. Accion is an affordable
alternative to businesses unable to access capital from
traditional sources. Accion has been empowering entrepreneurs in
the United States for over 20 years. Their mission is to
create sustainable businesses, providing jobs and ensuring healthy
local communities. Accion is the City of Miami’s micro-lending
partner.
Mom & Pop Small Business Grant
This grant program is designed to provide financial and technical assistance to qualified, for profit small businesses that are approved for funding. This program seeks to bridge the gap between local government and small owned and operated businesses. One of the minimum qualifications for the program is to be in businesses at least one year, demonstrated by the appropriate documents. Applications usually open in January, but you can call the Neighbors and Neighbors Association at 305-756-0605 to learn more or apply.
Find a Grant or Loan
Are you looking to start a business in our City or County? There are resources that can help. Local governments offers various programs and resources that promote economic development.
Visit www.miamidade.gov/businessexpress
Micro-Enterprise Assistance & Peer Lending
This program helps entrepreneurs build a strong credit history by borrowing incremental amounts, develop stronger business skills, share business ideas, and provide peer support. Direct loans are available for up to $5,000 and in some cases up to $25,000 depending on a business’s profitability and credit soundness. For more information on organizations working on this program contact one of the following:
- Maria Coto, Executive
Director
305-438-1407 Partners for Self Employment, Inc. d/b/a Micro-Business, USA Website: www.partnerforselfemployment.com
OUR Microlending
Is a private microfinance institution that offers micro-entrepreneurs an effective and efficient microfinance service that supports and promotes their Economic and Social development through microloans from $1,500 to $20,000. For more information, please call: 305-854-8113. www.ourmicrolending.com
South Florida Regional Planning Council Revolving Loan Fund
Offers loans between $50,000 and $300,000 for small to medium sized businesses looking to grow. Through their business development and government resource partnerships they can help you successfully apply for your loan. http://www.sfrpc.com/rlf.htm
Grant.gov
The federal government has consolidated where you may apply for any federal grant. It was first established as a government resource named the E-grants initiative spurring from the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999. To learn more or find a grant you can visit: https://www.grants.gov/
