Florida Grants for Small Business

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible and ope...

Grants to USA public, private, and nonprofit material recovery facilities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to expand the ability of facilities to process and sort eligible packaging to ensure the widest possible access to recycling in community recycling col...

Grants to Florida businesses to increase employment through high-wage job creation in specific industries in eligible locations. Funding is intended for workforce development in the target industries of creative arts and design, marine and life sciences, financial serv...

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible regions for exterior improvements and upgrades to buildings. Funding is intended for structural enhancements that are visible from the street, as well as landscaping, signs, awnings, and other facade improvements. The purpose of...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida for-profit organizations in eligible locations for support of an event that marks the opening of a new business. Funding may be used for event expenses related to refreshments or music, or to cover costs for advertising or mailings tha...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International companies for research and development efforts to treat cystic fibrosis. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the development of tre...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior to app...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...

Opportunity for USA qualifying Black small business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the op...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Funding is intended for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the XRPL ecosystem. The purpose of the program is...

Loans to USA and territories businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help with the recovery activities of for-profit entities and private nonprofits located in a declared disaster area. Loans can ...

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing and ...

Opportunity for USA and territories small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business plan. To...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for structural and site improvements that enhance residential and commercial properties. Funding is intended for the renovation and exterior beautification of business buildings and historic houses...

Grants to Florida for-profits to increase sales of exported goods. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact staff to request an application prior to applying. Eligible sectors include aviation; healthcare; education and training; information and tele...

Grants of $4,500 to Florida service providers and manufacturers to increase exports. Funding is intended to cover a portion of the cost of marketing strategy development and consultation. Applicants will meet with a trade specialist who will conduct an in-depth busines...

Grants to Florida property owners to enhance the appearance and functionality of residential and commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural renovations, demolition, landscaping activities, and other projects related to design and imp...

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories businesses to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The purpose of the program is to enhance disaster preparedness ahead of an expected increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters and to help businesses ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International agricultural startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will be involved in weekly instructional sessions and coaching meetings and will receive office space and deals from vendors. They will b...

Grants to Florida property and businesses to enhance and renovate commercial and residential structures and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to restore, upgrade, and improve pr...

Grants to Florida business and property owners to aesthetically enhance and upgrade local properties in eligible areas. Funding is intended for expenses related to the development and installation of a painted or mosaic mural on the exterior surface of buildings and st...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for sports events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for athletic events showcasing sports that require physical skills and expertise. Grants may be used for one-day ...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida lodging establishments in eligible locations for expenses related to meetings and events. Funding is intended to attract customers and strengthen local hotels. Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, room rate reduction...

Grants to Florida retail and consumer service businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements and to cover rent and maintenance expenses. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to reduce blight and encourage t...

Forgivable loans to Florida businesses in eligible locations to promote retention and to assist with business expenses. Funding is intended to assist both new and existing women- and minority-owned businesses with relocation or retention expenses, start-up costs, capit...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses, property owners and tenants in eligible locations to improve safety and security. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible uses of funds include security enhancements such as securit...

Tax rebates to Florida property owners in eligible locations to promote sustainable building. Eligible properties are commercial and multi-family buildings. The purpose of this program is to incentivize green building and development. Eligible properties must be locate...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida tenants and property owners for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local residents and attract visitors by improving outdoor dining establishments. Eligible uses of funds include partitions and barri...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities. Funding may be used for the hard costs of reporti...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on system issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and st...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for projects to enhance Ethereum use. Eligible applicants include designers, academics, educators, developers, community organizers, and researchers. Funding is intended for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for advanced projects to improve the use of Ethereum. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of development but is focused on projects of a more in-depth nature that would require lar...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Tax credits of up to $4,000 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purchased o...

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial and residential historic building owners in eligible locations for rehabilitation and renovation activities. Funding is intended for visible exterior improvements and improvements to ensure that ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for capital improvements. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance of main thoroughfares by offsetting costs associated with materials, hardscape plazas, irrigation, professio...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida businesses to promote commercial activity in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist restaurants, professional offices, and retail merchants with costs associated with leasing commercial buildings. Any new business locating, or e...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial building owners in eligible locations to convert portions of commercial buildings to residential units. Certain applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include building costs such as walls,...

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to develop a ...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching sessi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives that address global challenges. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that are in the early stages of development and that have th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The purpose ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida event organizers to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, programs, and projects that bring visitors to the area and generate overnight stays ...

Grants to Florida building owners, businesses, and owners of certain residential properties in eligible locations for structural repairs and building upgrades that promote economic development. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is inten...

Grants to USA qualifying state and local associations for disaster relief. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address housing-related concerns in communities followin...

Financial assistance to USA and territories pharmacy owners to repair pharmacies following a disaster. Funding is intended to repair community pharmacies in the wake of illnesses, accidents, disasters, and other unfortunate circumstances. Applicants do not need to be m...