Microgrant for Leon County Businesses ​Impacted by the Tornado Available Now

United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) ​is offering microgrants to Leon County businesses impacted by the May 10 tornadoes. Applications are open now; there is no listed deadline.

Eligibility:

• Businesses must be actively registered on SunBiz as a Florida For-Profit Business or Limited Liability Company prior to May 10, 2024. ​
• Businesses must be located in unincorporated Leon County (outside the City of Tallahassee limit). ​​
• Businesses must have been affected by the May 10, 2024, tornadoes. ​​

Maximum Grant per Category:

• $2,500 for Business Disruption (utility services, access to business location, etc.) ​
• $2,500 for Loss of Inventory (food, equipment, supplies, etc.) ​
• $5,000 for Major Property Damage to the building owned by the business (severe roof damage, broken windows, etc.) ​
• Businesses operating in a residential home and experienced damage are limited to $2,000 in financial assistance. ​

Funds Usage: The grant funds should be used for expenses that have not been awarded/reimbursed or are not expected to be awarded/reimbursed by any other source (i.e. federal government, insurance, etc.). ​​ The funds can be used to cover business disruption, loss of inventory, and major property damage caused by the tornadoes.

For more information and to apply, visit the TEAM Leon Grant Application Portal.

Contact the TEAM Leon Helpline at 850-606-TEAM (8326) for assistance with the application process. ​