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Twelve women-owned businesses in Miami will soon have the chance to grow in a way that goes beyond just profit—thanks to a new program designed to reward innovation while nurturing purpose-driven entrepreneurship. CommunityRewards™ has officially launched its Business Grant & Mentorship Program, now accepting applications from women-owned, for-profit businesses across Miami-Dade County. The initiative will award 12 local entrepreneurs with AI-powered loyalty rewards software solutions, mentorship, and a total value of $20,000 in resources.
“Each grant recipient will receive approximately $1,600 in AI-powered loyalty rewards software solutions and resources that can enhance customer loyalty and grow their customer base. In addition, I will host a financial business seminar with the grant recipients to analyze their business financial performance and provide them with insights into how they can optimize and scale their business during uncertain and unprecedented times,” said James Trocme, Chief Operating Officer at Points4Purpose, Inc., the parent company powering CommunityRewards™
Applications opened April 23 and will be accepted through May 23, 2025, at CommunityRewards.com. Selected recipients will receive access to a fully integrated loyalty rewards platform designed to help local entrepreneurs increase customer retention through cashback incentives and micro-charity giving.
“The goal of this new grant program is to offer local women-owned businesses the chance to enhance their business strategy with an innovative AI-powered loyalty rewards solution that drives customer retention through loyalty rewards and micro-charity giving,” Trocme said.
In addition to the software, business owners will benefit from direct mentorship with financial insights and community-building strategies. The program is especially focused on championing underrepresented entrepreneurs.
“We know by simply looking at the data, women are great leaders and can grow impactful businesses when provided with the opportunity and tools. Oftentimes, women and other minorities may experience biases in business or simply don’t always have access to certain resources. With this grant program, we’re looking to improve this and help them turn customers into loyal repeat shoppers and lifelong brand advocates,” Trocme stated.
CommunityRewards™ delivers premier cashback rewards solutions while embedding charitable giving into each transaction. “We’ve seen first-hand how our platform builds community and loyalty by motivating customers to shop with a brand not simply because they provide a great product or service—but also because of their values and involvement in helping others locally via charitable initiatives,” Trocme said.
A political economist, investor, and former banker with more than 25 years of experience in financial and retail banking delivery solutions, Trocme says he looks forward to working directly with this year’s cohort of women founders.
“Miami is a region filled with a lot of innovative women disruptors bettering the business world and local community and I look forward to working with them to build a stronger business and community,” he said.
In line with its mission of equity and accessibility, Points4Purpose is especially encouraging Black, Brown, Latina, Asian, Native American, and Ukrainian women business owners to apply. “From Latina business owners to Black women business leaders, Native American, Asian or Ukrainian—we encourage everyone to apply for this grant program. We want to support Miami’s innovative business woman community. Scaling a business can be complicated and often, women and minorities alike can face additional hurdles navigating the ever-changing business landscape. This is why this grant program was created. We believe we can help smart, determined women business owners further grow their customer base,” Trocme stated.
How to Apply
Grant program terms and conditions apply. See criteria below.
CommunityRewards™ Miami Business Grant Program Terms & Criteria:
- All businesses must be located in Miami-Dade County.
- Must be a for-profit business.
- In-store or e-commerce businesses are welcome to apply.
- Supporting financial documentation must be provided (W-9, Municipal Local Business Tax Certificate, any applicable licenses, etc.).
- Home-based businesses can apply.
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States or a U.S. territory.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Only one entrepreneur per business may apply and/or participate.
- Business must be at least 51% owned by a participating founder or co-founder.
- Businesses in diverse industries can apply- hotel, e-commerce, grocery, apparel/fashion, cosmetics, etc.
- Business must have a minimum gross revenue of $100,000 (should you be selected as a semi-finalist, you will be asked to submit your financials for verification).
- Businesses cannot currently be raising, have previously raised funds from, or intend to seek, venture capital or angel investment, or a liquidity event, in the next 12 months.
- Business must be registered and located in the U.S. or a U.S. territory as a for-profit entity.
- Additional criteria may be required. Terms and conditions apply.
CommunityRewards™ is powered by Points4Purpose, Inc., a leader in the financial technology space. The platform helps customers earn cashback on qualifying purchases from over 7,000 brands and retailers, including names like Target, Walmart, Expedia, and Old Navy. By linking their Visa, MasterCard, or American Express cards, shoppers can instantly start earning cashback while also contributing a portion of their rewards to a charity of their choice. “Our mission is to combine customer loyalty with charitable giving—creating a win-win for both businesses and their communities. This simple, automated system not only drives customer retention but also helps business owners expand their reach and sales growth,” said Trocme.
Applications for the CommunityRewards™ Miami Business Grant & Mentorship Program are open through May 23, 2025. Eligible women-owned businesses in Miami-Dade County can apply now via CommunityRewards.com.
