The city is allowing qualifying businesses to submit an online pre-application form for the City of Hollywood Micro-Enterprise Small Business Assistance Program. 

As part of the City's "Backing Business" initiative, this Program will grant eligible businesses with funds of up to $5,000 to pay for up to three months of allowable business expenses. The pre-application window will close upon receipt of 300 applications, and the City anticipates awarding 95+ grants, which will be selected through a lottery process of approved applicants. 

To complete a pre-application, businesses must: 

• Be a "for-profit" enterprise operating legally in the City of Hollywood Not-for-profit organizations and home-based businesses are not eligible to participate in the Program.

• Be working lawfully for at least 2 years and in good standing with the City, without outstanding property code enforcement issues. 

• Have no more than 5 employees; full-time, part-time, including owners. 

• Be within a critically impacted business sector 

• Be located within the City's LMI boundaries Enter your business address into our interactive map to verify eligibility.

• Upload a copy of City of Hollywood Local Business Tax Receipt and, if applicable, State of Florida Business License Click here for program details and requirements.