Small Business
This program provides eligible brick and mortar for-profit and not-for-profit business owners within the Little Haiti boundaries of the City of Miami with a onetime grant award in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for commercial improvement or $10,000 for innovation (equipment, operations, technology, etc.) improvements. To be considered for grant funding, applicants must complete this application package. Be sure to read the program requirements for the grant in the Program Manual. The grant award must be used to cover expenditures that allowed businesses to remain viable and operational. The goal of this program is to support the growth and expansion of businesses within Little Haiti. Applicants will be assisted on a first-come, first-ready, first-serve basis. Submission of an application does not guarantee you will receive any assistance.
View Business Grant Application(PDF, 624KB)
View Business Grant Program Manual(PDF, 365KB)
Haitian Heritage Month
Chairwomen Christine King will be sponsoring events during Haitian Heritage Month. Approved requests are eligible for up to $7500.00. The exact amount of funding all will be at the sole discretion of the Trust administration and the City’s review committee. If approved, funding payment will be remitted after the event date.
Contact: lhrt@miamigov.com or 305-960-2964 for more info.
Funding Policy
Little Haiti Revitilization Trust (LHRT) Funding Policy