Please review the resources below for a comprehensive overview of local, county, regional, and federal programs available to help small businesses grow, thrive, and succeed.

Use these resources as a guide to explore funding opportunities and training programs tailored to your business needs.

• Loan Amount: Up to $10,000
• Eligibility: Lauderhill-based small businesses (Up to 5 employees)
• Use of Funds: Business expansion, equipment, marketing, inventory
• Currently Not Available

• Grant Amount: Up to $100,000 (50% match required)
• Eligibility: Lauderhill commercial property owners
• Use of Funds: Signage, lighting, painting, landscaping, windows, doors
• Currently Not Available

• Length: 6 week accelerator program
• Cost: Free (business must apply and be accepted to program)
• Eligibility: Lauderhill-based entrepreneurs
• Curriculum: Business planning, finance, marketing
• Status: Check site for application window

Administered By: Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)
Programs:

• Direct Cash/Job Growth Incentive
• Strategic Job Creation Incentive Eligibility: Expanding/relocating businesses in key industries
• More Info: OESBD Programs

• Grant Amount: Up to $2,500 (reimbursable)
• Eligibility: Broward-based, for-profit, < $1M revenue, ≤ 20 employees
• Grant Open: June 12, 2024 – until funds exhausted
• Use of Funds: Equipment, rent, marketing, supplies, insurance, etc.
• Apply Through: Access Broward
• Phone: 954-357-6400

• Loan Amount: $25,000–$500,000
• Eligibility: Located in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe; job creation required
• Terms: Must leverage private investment, provide job creation, and demonstrate funding gap
• Restrictions: No unsecured loans, lines of credit, or business acquisitions
• Apply: RLF Application PDF

• Loan Amount: Up to $50,000
• Average Loan: ~$13,000
• Use of Funds: Working capital, supplies, equipment, fixtures
• Terms: Max 7 years, interest rates 8–13%
•  Apply Through: SBA-approved local lenders
• Learn More: SBA Microloan Program

Support Provided By:

• SCORE Mentors
• Women’s Business Centers
• Veterans Business Outreach Centers
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Services: Free/low-cost business training, mentoring, and counseling
• Explore Resources: SBA Resource Partners

Local Consulting & Training

10. FAU Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Eligibility: Businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties
Cost: Free, confidential one-on-one consulting
Services Include:

• Feasibility & cash flow analysis
• Marketing & strategic planning
• Government contracting
• Financial planning
• Export readiness
• Business valuation Tools Provided: ReferenceUSA, IBISWorld, BizMiner, D&B
• Hoovers, and more
• Workshops: Online and in-person business topics
• Learn More: FAU SBDC

Contact Us

City of Lauderhill Economic Development Division
Phone: 954-730-3041
Email: ecodev@lauderhill-fl.gov

We’re here to help your business grow and succeed!