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Small Business Funding
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.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business & Microenterprise Assistance Programs
Program Overview
The City of Lauderhill seeks to build a vibrant local economy by expanding economic opportunity and financial stability for its residents. Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business & Microenterprise Assistance Program, the City provides forgivable loan assistance to eligible businesses to support business stabilization, economic growth, job creation or retention, and long-term business sustainability, in accordance with 24 CFR Part 570.
This program is authorized under 24 CFR 570.203 (Special Economic Development Activities), including financial assistance to for-profit businesses for eligible economic development activities and microenterprise assistance under 24 CFR 570.201(o). All assistance will be underwritten in accordance with HUD guidelines and 24 CFR 570.209
Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review all program materials prior to submission. Applications and supporting documentation must be electronically submitted through the Neighborly Application Portal.
Submission of an application does not guarantee funding or reservation of funds.
CDBG Small Business Assistance Program
Status: Open
Applications are currently being accepted for eligible Small Businesses with six (6) to twenty-five (25) employees, including the owner(s).
Loan Amount: Up to $25,000
Eligibility: Lauderhill-based small businesses (6 to 25 employees)
Use of Funds: Eligible business operating, stabilization, equipment, inventory, technology, and other approved business expenses
CDBG Microenterprise Program
Status:Pending HUD Approval
The CDBG Microenterprise Assistance Program is currently pending HUD approval of a substantial amendment to the City’s CDBG Action Plan. Applications are being accepted for intake and eligibility review purposes only.
Loan Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Lauderhill-based microenterprises (5 or fewer employees)
Use of Funds:
Eligible business operating, stabilization, equipment, inventory, technology, and other approved business expenses.
No funding awards or commitments will be finalized unless and until HUD approval is received.
Program Resources & Application Portal
Program Documents
Application Portal
Applicants must register through the Neighborly Application Portal to access the application package and electronically submit all required forms and supporting documentation.
Information Sessions
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Lauderhill City Hall and via Zoom
Recorded Information Session (Coming Soon)
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Financial Resources
Have Questions About Small Business Funding?
If you have questions about the City of Lauderhill’s small business funding opportunities, eligibility, or available business resources? Complete the inquiry form below, or email smallbiz@lauderhill-fl.gov and a City grant team member will follow up with you.
This form is for general questions only and does not replace any required program application or documentation submission.
Contact Us
Email us at: smallbiz@lauderhill-fl.gov
We’re here to help your business grow and succeed!