BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The County will officially open its CARES Act Small Business and Non-Profit Grant Application Portal on Monday, November 9 through Monday, November 16. The Board of County Commissioners allocated $35 million from the County’s federal CARES Act funds to support this grant program; $25 million for small businesses and $10 million for non-profits. The program will award grants in the amounts of $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000. The grants can only be used for costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are designed to aid small businesses with 20 employees or less and non-profits with 25 employees or less. Visit Broward.org/Cares for eligibility and application requirements, or call 954-357-6400. 

Additionally, the County is offering free technical assistance to applicants, if needed. Technical assistance appointments can be scheduled beginning Friday, October 30 at noon. Appointments can be scheduled through Calendly, which can be found on the grant's website under technical assistance.

Assistance provided will include:

• Understanding the application process
• Understanding pre/post grant terms and requirements
• Assembling the necessary documentation to meet the application requirements

Businesses and non-profits interested in applying are encouraged to visit the website Broward.org/Cares for the most up-to-date grant program information.

About Economic and Small Business Development     
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is responsible for enhancing Broward County's economy by recruiting new and supporting existing industries and creating new employment opportunities for small and minority businesses and residents. Working collaboratively with key partners, OESBD’s mission is to promote job growth, diversify the County's industrial mix, and expand the local tax base. For more information call 954-357-6155 or visit our website. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

October 29, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tatyana R. McCall, MBA 
Community Relations and Outreach Manager
Office of Economic and Small Business Development
954-357-8076
tmccall@broward.org

Office of Economic and Small Business Development
954-357-6400