MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

RESOURCES, GRANTS AND LOANS

Registration for the Full Series of Miami Arts Marketing Project 2023 is Now Open!

Miami Arts Marketing Project is a high-impact series curated for the arts and creative ecosystem that provides the discovery of the latest trends in marketing, innovation and exploration of impactful partnerships and new audiences. As the arts comeback intensifies your organization needs tactics, tips and inspiration to reach new audiences, engage your patrons and connect with new sponsors. Join us to amplify your marketing, outreach, and fundraising. Click here for the lineup.

How To Find Funding Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses

Expert presenter, Phyllis Johnson, owner & CEO of PKJ Consulting, will discuss underused funding and financial opportunities available to the black community. Sign up for Score's webinar on February 7. You don't want to miss this!

Building Your Personal Credit

Having a strong personal credit opens the door to access capital for you and your business. Join Community Fund of North Miami Dade to learn how to build your personal credit. This webinar takes place on February 21. Click here for more details and to register.

The Mayor’s Career & Job Fair

Join the Miami-Dade county Family! Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Human resources Department and CareerSource South Florida invite you to attend the Mayor’s Career & Job Fair on February 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami Dade College West Campus. Learn more here.

BOSS Impact Fund

The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, announces the return of its 2nd annual BOSS Impact Fund. The fund focuses on investing in Black women-led businesses and preparing these entrepreneurs to build scalable, growth aggressive companies. Their goal, through access to capital and entrepreneurial mentorship, is to provide Black female founders a chance to even the playing field and grow successful companies. Apply here by February 24.

Dominican International Business and Tourism Chamber Florida - Business & Tourism Mission to Miami

Join the Dominican International Business and Tourism Chamber along with your partners, executives, colleagues, and friends, for the most important event of the Dominican Republic, in South Florida. Take advantage of this special occasion to establish business contacts, explore potential investment opportunities, build relationships, while enjoying the dynamic Dominican environment. Dominican Business, Trade, Tourism, Real Estate, Expo-Fair & Events Miami takes place at the Miami Airport Convention Center on February 24 -25.

Entrepreneurship Experience: Battle of the Brands

Join Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannon Campbell for a community event aimed at empowering our community. Takes place on February 25 at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Register here for this event.

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Minority Small Black Business $10,000 Grant

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) announced the availability of grants through its Minority Small Black Business Capitalization Program for small to medium minority businesses in Miami-Dade County in the amount of $10,000 to improve or stabilize neighborhood businesses throughout Miami-Dade County. For more information, contact Robert Parson, Economic Development Manager, at 305-375-5610, Robert.Parson2@MiamiDade.gov or download the application here.

The National Endowment for the Arts 2023 Grant Opportunities

Guidelines and application materials for Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) and Challenge America funding are now available on the National Endowment for the Arts’ website. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports projects in any part of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. The NEA encourages activities that rebuild the creative economy and educate the next generation, unite and heal the nation through the arts, and serve the nation’s arts field.

Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU

Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU is a group dedicated to creating an open learning environment where people can share new topics, ideas, and knowledge, or ask for certain areas of expertise that are not yet available in schools/universities/online. Any student, researcher, or explorer, who wants to challenge their thinking is welcome, regardless of the major or previous level of expertise. Held every Wednesday at 11:30 am at StartUP FIU or via Zoom.

The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Business Assistance Program

Learn more about our Beautification and Enhancement Grants offered by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency! This program offers up to $25,000 with no match requirement, to eligible commercial property owners or business operators for improvements to the exterior and/or interior of the building. To learn more email cragrants@northmiamifl.gov.

Florida MBDA Export Academy

Interested in selling your products abroad but are new-to-export and new-to-global markets. This online platform is designed for you, with an on-demand, 12-module certificate course for new-to-export companies. Click here to learn more.

⁠US Citizenship & Immigration Services Job Information Session

Join the USCIS for their monthly virtual job information session for Miami and the Caribbean District. They are currently hiring for various Immigration Services positions and Operation Support Specialists. This meeting occurs on the third Thursday of every month at noon. Click here to join the meeting.

Google Career Certificates

Jump-start your career with free access to a Google Career Certificate. Prepare for entry-level jobs in data analytics, IT support, project management, or user experience design – no college degree or relevant experience required. Explore the Grow with Google program at grow.google/certificates. CareerSource South Florida offers scholarships for free access to the Google Career Certificate. To find out if you qualify register here.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Grant Guidelines

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the 2023-2024 spring cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural groups. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded here. Grant guidelines can also be requested by calling the Department of Cultural Affairs at (305) 375-4634, or via email at culture@miamidade.gov.

SBA Loans

Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Use Lender Match to find lenders that offer loans for your business. To get matched to potential offering SBA-backed funding click here.

South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) promotes the continued growth and development of the Hispanic business community and serves as a resource center and forum to advocate for Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. The organization is comprised of dedicated professional individuals and business owners who have come together to advance the commercial, financial, educational and civic interests of the ever-growing Hispanic Community of South Florida. To learn more visit SFLHCC.

Beacon Council - Business Assistance

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a public-private partnership, is the official economic development organization for Miami-Dade County. As Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership, The Beacon Council facilitates local, national and international business growth and expansion programs, helping companies of all sizes in diverse industries achieve their goals.

CAMACOL - Latin Chamber of Commerce of the USA

One of the largest and oldest Hispanic business organizations in Florida and one of the most influential minority business groups in the U.S. For more than four decades, their mission has been to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of Florida’s Hispanic and minority communities, and as such, it conducts programs to strengthen local business activity, promote economic development, facilitate international commerce, and serve the civic needs of the community. Through its Hemispheric Congress, CAMACOL provides businesses with the opportunity to establish commercial linkages in the international marketplace.

CareerSource South Florida

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, we help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow. To learn more visit CareerSource South Florida.

Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce

The Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce has business resources available to include the Micro Loan program. The mission of M-DCC is to create opportunities for economic and social transformation in our community. Please visit their website for more information.

MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau