This $20 million fund, a partnership of Miami-Dade County and the United Way of Miami-Dade, aims to address short-term economic hardship by providing financial assistance for basic living expenses such as food, utilities, childcare, medical costs and rental assistance.

>>> Learn more and apply. The application is available in English, Spanish and Creole. For additional assistance, call 305-646-7068.

The RISE Miami-Dade Fund supports impacted small businesses with loans of up to $30,000. Eligible businesses operate in Miami-Dade County, have been in operation for at least two years, have gross sales of less than $2,000,000, and have 25 or fewer employees or independent contractors.

>>> Learn more and apply.

The Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan program aims to maintain and strengthen small businesses and provide financial support needed to retain jobs, for businesses where 51% of jobs are held by low to moderate-income persons. Eligible businesses are for-profits located and operating in Miami Dade County; have 25 or fewer employees; have not have been approved or received funds from any institution under the Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PPP); and create or retains jobs for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents.

>>> Learn more and apply, or call (305) 200-5568 or (786) 708-2129.

The COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund is designed to support small businesses and/or community based organizations (CBOs) in Miami-Dade and Monroe that are facing financial impacts and potential layoffs due to COVID-19.

>>> Learn more and apply, or call 305-594-7615 ext. 1526.

The Miami-Dade County Hospitality Industry Grant program designates $30 million of CARES Act funding to support our local hospitality industry. Eligible businesses are restaurants or non-home-based caterers with a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation License to operate as a restaurant or caterer.

>>> Learn more and apply. For additional assistance call (305) 375-3111.

Establishments forced to temporarily cease operations, layoff or furlough employees, or whose businesses have been severely diminished due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive funds to provide compensation and other benefits to employees.

The application is coming soon. Check back here for more information.

Up to 2,500 unemployed or furloughed hotel workers will be eligible to receive financial compensation of $1,000 for successfully completing a hotel training workshop.

This program is under development; we'll share more information as it becomes available.

Cultural and arts institutions and organizations impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to receive funds through the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for expenses including employee payroll costs, business interruption costs, support for programming, and re-opening expenses.

This grant will be ready by Mid-August. Check back here for more information.

Individual artists, creatives, and cultural gig workers who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and have not already received support are eligible for $500 grants via the Miami-Dade Artists Support! (MAS!) Program.

Grant information will be available by mid-August. Check back here for more information.