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Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program Expired
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Eligibility for Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program

Provided up to $40000 forgivable loans to minority and women-owned businesses in Orlando's Parramore area before Dec 2025 suspension.

Amount $40,000
Deadline Closed on: January 1, 2025
Location Orlando
Category Grants For For-Profit Businesses
Questions 8 total
Required 8 required
View full grant on Grantaura Updated February 28, 2026 on Grantaura.

The MEBA Program was designed for minority and women-owned businesses within the specific Parramore target area of Orlando. While the program is currently suspended, understanding these requirements helps you prepare for the upcoming Small and Local Business Program. Use the checker below to determine if your business fits the historical profile for this type of CRA funding.

Target Area Requirements

The most restrictive eligibility factor was location. Your business had to be physically located within the MEBA Target Area, strictly bounded by West Colonial Drive (north), South Westmoreland Drive (west), West Gore Street (south), and Interstate-4 (east). Businesses outside this zone were ineligible regardless of ownership status.

Ownership and Business Type

To qualify, your business needed to be at least 51% owned by minority individuals or women. Additionally, only for-profit retail, consumer service, or eating/drinking establishments were eligible. Professional services (law, accounting) and manufacturing were typically excluded.

Financial and Compliance Standards

Applicants needed to show they could cover a 10% matching contribution of total project costs upfront. A mandatory criminal background check was required for all owners, and disqualifying offenses—particularly financial or violent crimes—would lead to rejection. Businesses also had to be current on all city taxes.

Preparing for the Next Opportunity

Even though MEBA is suspended, the replacement program will likely have similar financial documentation requirements. Our experts can review your financial readiness and ownership documentation to ensure you are prepared to apply the moment the new program launches.

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Eligibility Requirements (Source-Based)

  1. Is your business at least 51% owned by one or more minority individuals or women? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source
  2. What is your primary business classification? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source
  3. Is your business located within the MEBA target area (Parramore) bounded by West Colonial Dr, South Westmoreland Dr, West Gore St and I-4? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source
  4. Does your business have 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees? Required
    Confidence: medium
    Source
  5. Can all owners and principals pass a mandatory criminal background check? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source
  6. Is your business current on all City of Orlando taxes and obligations? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source
  7. Has your business received CRA or City assistance within the last 3 years? Required
    Confidence: medium
    Source
  8. Do you have access to at least 10% of the total project cost in matching funds? Required
    Confidence: high
    Source