[NEW] DAYCARE CENTERS

Our daycare industry was very hard hit by COVID-19, and while families are getting back to work, we must provide relief to the centers that care for our children and vulnerable older adults. This week the Board of County Commissioners approved my proposal for up to $10 million in CARES Act relief to daycare centers. We'll follow up once the application is live.

[NEW] RELIEF FOR FAMILIES

The Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program, a partnership of Miami-Dade County and the United Way of Miami-Dade, has re-opened for applications – providing financial relief for basic living expenses like food, utilities, childcare, and rental assistance. Learn more and apply. The application is available in English, Spanish and Creole. For assistance, call 305-646-7068.

LANDLORDS AND RENT RELIEF

Miami-Dade County has dedicated $10 million in CARES Act funding for 'mom and pop' landlords to cover their costs while helping to support low- and middle-income households behind on rent. Learn more and apply.

VETERANS

Two different programs are now available to provide rent relief and basic needs assistance to veterans and active duty military households in Miami-Dade experiencing financial hardship related to COVID-19, to help support those who have sacrificed for us. Learn more and apply.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

The SOBEWFF® & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund provides support to employees of impacted independently owned and operated restaurants, hotel restaurants, bars, and caterers. Learn more and apply.

Hotel employees who have been furloughed or lost their jobs can apply for the Hotel Worker Relief Grant Program, a partnership of the County, Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association, and Miami Dade College. Apply here.

SMALL BUSINESS

Funds are available to support small businesses via RISE Miami-Dade Small Business Loans, Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loans, the CareerSource South Florida COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, and the $30M Hospitality Industry Grant program.