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JAX Chamber
Jacksonville, FL · 2,519 members
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This month32 member stories35 new businesses29 new members
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Giving back
THE PLAYERS Championship · Ponte Vedra Beach
Players Championship donates $1M toward new MOSH ↗Expansion
Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) · Jacksonville
New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport ↗+42 more in the last 60 days — get your free weekly brief to see them all →
New members
Welcome, new members
Businesses that joined JAX Chamber in the last 30 days, from its public member directory.
- AK SECURITY SERVICES LLC
- Alignment Global Partners Inc.
- Attainable Security, LLC
- JoAnn Wiley, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty
- Quest Diagnostics
- Assisting Hands South Jacksonville
- Cantrell Schuette
- Cj Henley D.M.D, P.A
- Despi Tech
- Langston's Heating And Air Conditioning
- Le Bleu Central Distributors, INC
- Manta
Funding & programs
Opportunities
47 open for members · 5 for the chamber · 2 new this week · 1 closing soon
GrantFL · statewide
Florida Disaster Fund – Hurricane Helene and/or Milton Recovery Grant (Round 2)
Grants of $25,000 to $100,000 (about $1.2 million in total) for nonprofits, long-term recovery groups and local governments helping survivors recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida counties that received a federal Individual Assistance declaration. A 50% match (cash, in-kind or volunteer hours) is required. Applications are due through Blackbaud by 5:00 PM EDT on October 16, 2026.
- Amount
- Applicants may request grant funding in an amount from $25,000 to $100,000.
- When
- Apply by Oct 16 · closing soon
Match required
Who can apply
Volunteer Florida Foundation will be accepting applications from nonprofit or governmental entities to support survivor recovery in communities that were impacted by the Hurricanes Helene (DR-4828-FL) and Milton (DR-4834-FL) and that received a federal declaration for Individual Assistance.
TrainingFL · county program
CareerSource Northeast Florida Customized Training
Reimbursement funding for employers to train existing employees on new technology, retooling, new product lines or organizational changes. Employers apply and get approval before training begins.
- Amount
- Customized Training is a reimbursement funding resource
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
CareerSource NEFL offers Customized Training funding to help employers meet the specific training needs of their existing employees.
GrantFL · county program
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation community grants (Cycle 3)
Grants for registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Greater Jacksonville, three cycles a year. Cycle 3 runs September through November with recipients notified and paid in December. Priority goes to neighborhood revitalization, youth development and military and veterans support.
- Amount
- The Jaguars Foundation is proud to support local nonprofits in Greater Jacksonville by offering available grants by completing an application.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Applications must be a registered 501©(3) organization
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GrantFL · county program
Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts (SOTA) Grants
Eight $1,500 grants for arts, culture and heritage projects in St. Johns County, FL, open to nonprofit organizations, individual artists and public schools based there. No match required. The application opened October 1, 2026 and the page states no deadline.
- Amount
- a total of $12,000 – eight $1,500 grants – to individual artists or arts organizations
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and public schools may apply for funds to support new or expanded programs
GrantFL · county program
St. Johns County Arts for All (AFA) Grants
Grants of $5,000 to $10,000 for arts, culture and heritage organizations with annual revenues under $350,000, for projects that take place in St. Johns County, FL. The 2026 cycle opens October 15 and applications are due November 16, 2026. Individual artists are not eligible.
- Amount
- AFA grants provide between $5,000 and $10,000
- When
- Apply by Nov 16
Who can apply
AFA grants provide between $5,000 and $10,000 to arts, culture, and heritage organizations with annual revenues of less than $350,000.
GrantFL · local program
Myrtle-Moncrief-Avenue B Business Corridor Improvement Program
City of Jacksonville reimbursement grants for exterior improvements (landscaping, signage, facades, parking lots) to commercially zoned properties along the Myrtle-Moncrief-Avenue B corridors in City Council Districts 7 and 10. Work must be approved before it starts and funding is subject to availability.
- Amount
- Grants will be paid upon completion of work.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
To be eligible, a property must be commercially zoned, located in City Council Districts 7 & 10 and along a commercial corridor
GrantFL · statewide
SelectFlorida – Target Sector Trade Show Grants
Reimbursement grants that help Florida small and mid-sized manufacturers and professional-service firms exhibit at overseas trade shows on SelectFlorida's event calendar. Award amounts are set per event and given first come, first served, subject to available funding; a 25% event deposit is normally required.
- Amount
- The grant award amounts are specific to each trade event and are available on a first come first served basis.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
SelectFlorida offers reimbursable Target Sector Trade Show Grants to help Florida small to medium-sized companies generate or increase their export sales overseas.
GrantFL · statewide
SelectFlorida – Export Marketing Plan grant
A customized export marketing plan, written by a Florida SBDC international trade specialist, for Florida manufacturers and service providers that are new or infrequent exporters. The company pays $500 and SelectFlorida pays the remaining $4,500. Recommended for firms with five or more full-time employees and $500,000 to $10 million in annual sales.
- Amount
- Grant recipient pays $500 to FSBDCN directly and SelectFlorida pays FSBDCN $4,500.
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
offers qualified Florida manufacturers and services providers the development of a customized Export Marketing Plan to identify overseas growth strategies for the company.
GrantFL · statewide
Florida SBDC STEP export reimbursements
Florida small businesses that are new to exporting or expanding into new markets can be reimbursed through the Florida SBDC Network for trade-show travel (up to $2,500), sample shipments (up to $2,000), translation (up to $500), website localization (up to $2,100) and export marketing plans; maximum $8,000 per client per two-year period ($15,000 including a Comprehensive Export Marketing Plan). Start with an electronic request for consultation.
- Amount
- Maximum total reimbursement cannot exceed $2000 per 2-year funding period for clients receiving the Exploratory Export Marketing Plan. For Comprehensive EMP clients, the maximum total reimbursement cannot exceed $8000 for STEP services per export client per 2-year funding period or $15,000 to include the cost off a Comprehensive EMP during the same funding period.
- When
- Open now
Apply via a partner
Who can apply
Federal funding guidelines state that to be eligible to receive monetary reimbursement using FL STEP funds, FSBDC consultants must verify the following for each export client. A company/firm meets and adheres to the following criteria: Is organized or incorporated in the United States; Is operating in the United States; Size standard requirements: The applicable industry-based small business size standard established under section 3 of the Small Business Act; ... Has been in business for not less than 1 year, as of the date on which assistance using a grant under this subsection commences; and, Has access to sufficient resources to bear the costs associated with trade, including the costs of packing, shipping, freight forwarding, and customs brokers. In addition, the following Florida-specific criteria will be included: Must be listed as an Active Corporation on the Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz website. Must have a Federal Identification Number tied to a Florida address. Must have a product/service manufactured, produced, processed or value-added in Florida.
GrantFL · local program
KingSoutel Crossing CRA Building Renovation Grant Program
Jacksonville's KingSoutel Crossing CRA matches owner or tenant capital investment 1:1, up to $50,000, for exterior renovation of existing commercial or retail buildings in the CRA (façades, roofing, signage, awnings, fencing, landscaping, lighting); reimbursed on completion.
- Amount
- matches one dollar of City funding for every one dollar of eligible capital investment cost ... up to a maximum of $50,000
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
The Building Renovation Grant Program is designed to provide commercial or retail building renovation funding assistance for existing businesses within the KingSoutel Crossing Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
GrantFL · local program
Façade Renovation Matching Grant Program
Jacksonville's Office of Economic Development matches private dollars for façade renovations (paint, masonry, awnings, doors/windows, signage, decorative fencing, lighting) by existing businesses in designated economically distressed areas: up to $7,500 in Level 1 areas and $15,000 in Level 2 areas; funding subject to availability.
- Amount
- up to $15,000, based on project location: Level 1 Economically Distressed Area $7,500 max in City Funding; Level 2 $15,000 max (program brochure)
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
The City of Jacksonville’s Façade Renovation Matching Grant Program provides commercial or retail façade renovation funding assistance for existing businesses in designated economically distressed areas (EDA) throughout the City (see property search below).
GrantFL · local program
Retail Enhancement Grant Program
Recoverable grants (clawback over 3 years) for renovating or building out ground-floor, street-facing Downtown Jacksonville space for retail, restaurant, salon, gallery and similar walk-in uses: Basic up to $20/sq ft and Core areas up to $30/sq ft, matched at least 1:1; renovations generally must exceed $50,000 and the business must stay 3 years and keep 2+ FTE jobs.
- Amount
- Basic: maximum grant award of $20 for every square foot; Core: maximum grant award of $30 for every square foot; minimum $1 to $1 match (REP Program Guidelines)
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
The DIA will allocate funds on an as needed basis to provide recoverable grants to any property or business owner with qualified projects to assist with paying some of the costs associated with renovating or preparing commercial space for retail, salon, restaurant, gallery or other similar use for occupancy as identified more completely elsewhere in these guidelines.
GrantFL · local program
Storefront Façade Grant Program
Grant for exterior storefront (and qualifying second-story) façade improvements in the Downtown Jacksonville Historic District of the Northbank CRA: up to $30 per sq ft of eligible façade, capped at 50% of eligible costs and $75,000 per applicant, paid after work is completed and inspected.
- Amount
- a maximum amount of $30 per square foot of eligible storefront façade ... capped at 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant award of $75,000 per applicant
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
Only storefront façades that have street frontage on a public street are eligible for the program.
TrainingFL · statewide
Quick Response Training (QRT) Grant (2026-27)
Reimburses new and expanding Florida businesses in qualified targeted industries for customized skills training of new full-time employees hired into newly created jobs. Applications need endorsement letters from the local economic development organization and the local workforce development board.
- Amount
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1-June 30) $7.5 Million.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Available only to new and expanding companies in Florida’s booming business market, Quick Response Training provides funds to create specialized training specifically for your high-skill industry.
TrainingFL · statewide
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant (2026-27)
Reimburses Florida for-profit companies (and hospitals) for up to 50% of pre-approved training costs for current full-time employees, and up to 75% for some, such as companies with 25 or fewer employees or in rural or distressed areas. The maximum is $100,000 per company; retail establishments and most nonprofits are not eligible.
- Amount
- The maximum amount is $100,000 per grant per company.
- When
- Open now
Match required
Who can apply
The program provides grants for continuing education and training of current full-time employees at Florida companies.
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (FL-20041)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning on Dec. 1, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 10, 2026; covered counties include Florida: 67 counties; Alabama: Covington, Escambia, Geneva, Houston.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 10
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Freeze, Frost and High Winds (FL-20033)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from freeze, frost and high winds occurring Jan. 23–Feb. 5 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due November 4, 2026; covered counties include Florida: 21 counties.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Nov 4
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze (FL-20032)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from frost and freeze occurring Jan. 23 – Feb. 5 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due November 4, 2026; covered counties include Florida: 39 counties.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Nov 4
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: FL-20040 (Freeze, Frost, and High Winds)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from freeze, frost, and high winds (Jan. 23 – Feb. 5) can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 1, 2026; covered counties include Florida: 19 counties.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 1
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith- based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
Official page: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: FL-20040 (Freeze, Frost, and High Winds)Apply: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: FL-20040 (Freeze, Frost, and High Winds)
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Relief to Georgia Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (GA-20024)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from drought beginning on Dec. 15, 2025 can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 10, 2026; covered counties include Alabama: Barbour, Chambers, DeKalb, Henry, Houston, Lee, Randolph, Russell; Florida: Baker, Columbia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Nassau.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 10
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
SBA disaster loanFL · disaster area
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: FL-20037 (Freeze and Frost)
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from freeze and frost (Jan. 23 – Feb. 5) can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (up to $2 million; agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers are not eligible except aquaculture). Economic injury applications are due December 1, 2026; covered counties include Florida: 22 counties.
- Amount
- The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years.
- When
- Apply by Dec 1
Ag-related
Who can apply
Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith- based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.
TrainingNational
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program
Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
GrantNational
R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)
New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.
- Amount
- a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
- When
- Apply by Nov 15
Who can apply
Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.
GrantNational
Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.
- Amount
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
AcceleratorNational
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.
- Amount
- $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
- When
- Apply by Nov 17
Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business
Who can apply
For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
GrantNational
HerRise MicroGrant
HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business
Who can apply
Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible
GrantNational
Galaxy Grants
Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.
- Amount
- $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Contestsupporting women & minority business owners
Who can apply
Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.Quoted from galaxyofstars.org →
GrantNational
Amber Grants
WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.
- Amount
- Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business
Who can apply
Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.Quoted from ambergrantsforwomen.com →
GrantNational
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant
Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.
- Amount
- 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
- When
- Open now
Random drawingContest
Who can apply
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
GrantFL · county program
Northeast Florida Environmental Conservation Fund Grants
Nonprofits only (tax-exempt organizations, incl. local governments and colleges): rolling grants for Northeast Florida projects on pollution prevention and reduction, environmental restoration and water quality; start with a notice-of-interest form.
- Amount
- Not stated; grants awarded as funds are available
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
Tax-exempt organizations, including nonprofits, city and county governments, and institutions of higher education, may apply.
GrantFL · local program
Crisp-Ellert Grants for Visual Art in St. Augustine
Nonprofits only: sponsorships of $2,500 or less, accepted year-round while funds last, for projects that promote visual art or visual art education in St. Augustine; larger program grants can be discussed with staff.
- Amount
- Proposals of $2,500 or less are called Sponsorships
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
The Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund offers sponsorships to nonprofit organizations for projects which promote visual art or visual art education in St. Augustine.
GrantNational
Freed Fellowship Grant
Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.
- Amount
- Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Contest$19 fee
Who can apply
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
GrantNational
NASE Growth Grants
NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.
- Amount
- Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Membership required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
GrantFL · county program
Beaches Community Fund Grants
Nonprofits only: grants with no minimum or maximum size for nonprofits serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana (east of the Intracoastal) in K-12 supports, early learning and basic needs. Applications open October 19, 2026 in the Grantee Portal and are due November 30, 2026.
- Amount
- no minimum or maximum grant size
- When
- Opens in October
Nonprofits only
Who can apply
The Beaches Community Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving the Beaches communities from Mayport to Guana, east of the Intracoastal Waterway
AcceleratorNational
Cultivate Small Business
Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.
- Amount
- capital grants
- When
- Opens in November
Who can apply
In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States
TrainingFL · statewide
Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program
State-funded, no-cost entrepreneurship training, mentoring, workshops and coworking access for veterans, military spouses, Florida National Guard and Reserve members and active-duty servicemembers who want to start or grow a business in Florida. Cohorts run year-round through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
veterans, spouses, Florida National Guard, Reserves, and active-duty servicemembers
Who can apply
Training, mentors, and resources for veterans, spouses, Florida National Guard, Reserves, and active-duty servicemembers who want to start or grow a business in Florida.
LoanFL · statewide
Ascendus Business Term Loan
Ascendus, a nonprofit CDFI lender, offers small business term loans of up to $100,000 to owners who need money to grow their business, available to businesses nationwide except in Vermont.
- Amount
- For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000. Qualified businesses will be located nationwide, except in Vermont.
LoanFL · statewide
DreamSpring Small Business Loan
DreamSpring, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans of $1,000 to $250,000 (24-72 month terms, fixed rate) to startups and existing businesses in 27 states for equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, supplies, vehicles and working capital.
- Amount
- DreamSpring small business loans range from $1,000 to $250,000 with a term of 24-72 months and a fixed interest rate .
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or existing small business owner, DreamSpring small business loans are designed to fit your business needs.
LoanFL · statewide
BBIF Micro Loans
BBIF, a nonprofit CDFI, makes micro loans of up to $50,000 for working capital, inventory, equipment or debt refinancing to small businesses operating at least one year, with business consulting through the life of the loan.
- Amount
- Loans up to $50,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Our micro loans are designed for small businesses that demonstrate the potential for growth and sustainability.
LoanFL · statewide
Accion Opportunity Fund Small Business Term Loan
Accion Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit CDFI, offers small business term loans up to $250,000 with repayment terms up to 36 months for businesses with at least 2 years in business and $300,000+ in annual sales.
- Amount
- Loans up to $250k
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Must be at least 18 years or older Minimum 2 years in business $300,000+ in annual sales 20% ownership of business All shareholders must be either a US citizen or permanent resident
RebateFL · county program
Business Indoor Lighting rebates
FPL business customers can get up to $40 per qualifying new indoor LED fixture (high, mid and low bay) installed in existing buildings by a licensed contractor; lights must operate 3-6 p.m. on summer weekdays. Offered in both the FPL and FPL Northwest FL regions.
- Amount
- Upgrade and get up to $40 in rebates for each qualifying LED fixture.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Apply via a partnerMatch required
Who can apply
All businesses are eligible to participate in the rebate program. The rebates apply specifically to existing buildings.
RebateFL · county program
Business HVAC rebates (chillers, DX air conditioning, VFDs)
Rebates for FPL business customers who install high-efficiency chillers, direct-expansion (DX) air conditioners and heat pumps, or VFDs on HVAC pumps that exceed Florida Building Code, in new construction or retrofits. Per the program standards, small DX units earn $200 to $800 per unit by size, larger systems a per-kW rebate.
- Amount
- Plus, you may qualify for rebates to help with the upfront investment costs.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
0% loanFL · statewide
Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans
Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.
- Amount
- you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.Quoted from kiva.org →
Technical assistanceFL · statewide
Florida SBDC Network — no-cost business advising
The Florida SBDC Network offers confidential, no-cost professional business consulting for Floridians who want to grow their business, covering planning, finance, marketing, capital access, exporting, government contracting and disaster recovery.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Florida SBDCs offer access to confidential, no-cost professional business consulting for Floridians who want to grow their business.
Disaster helpNational
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.
- Amount
- Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
Technical assistanceNational
SCORE — free business mentoring
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
Technical assistanceNational
APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help
APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.Quoted from apexaccelerators.us →
LoanFL · statewide
Small Business Loan Fund (Central County CDC / Urban League of Broward County)
The Urban League of Broward County’s CDFI lends $10,000 to $250,000 at fixed rates (6%-10%, 3-7 year terms) to Florida for-profit businesses with at least 18 months of revenue, for equipment, inventory, real estate, working capital and other business purposes.
- Amount
- Loan Size $10,000 to $250,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
We provide loans to small businesses statewide however our principal focus is on small businesses located in South Florida - Broward, Miami Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.Quoted from cccdcorp.org →
LoanNational
LiftFund Small Business Loans
LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.
- Amount
- financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.
For JAX Chamber
Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.
GrantFL · statewide
Florida Sports Foundation Major and Minor Sports Event Grants (events Jan 1 - Mar 30, 2027)
Grants to Florida sports commissions and convention and visitors bureaus that are Florida Sports Foundation Industry Partners, to help attract sports events that bring out-of-state visitors who stay in Florida hotels. Minor grants go up to $100,000 and Major grants presumptively up to $300,000, paid after the event.
- Amount
- The presumptive maximum allowable grant amount is $300,000
- When
- Apply by Jan 8, 2027
Membership requiredMatch required
Who can apply
Applications must be submitted by a Foundation approved non-profit Sports Industry Partner (Sports Commission or Convention & Visitors Bureau) in good standing.Quoted from playinflorida.com →
GrantFL · statewide
EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Atlanta Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Atlanta Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
GrantNational
EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.
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GrantNational
EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)
EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.
GrantNational
EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)
EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.
- Amount
- Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.
Retired programs (3) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here
- Fast Break for Small BusinessEnded
Fast Break for Small Business, run by LegalZoom and Accion Opportunity Fund, ended after its final round in 2024. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: Fast Break for Small Business - FedEx Small Business Grant ContestEnded
FedEx retired its Small Business Grants Program, which ran from 2012 through 2024. Lists that still show it are out of date.
Official page: FedEx Small Business Grant Contest - T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.
Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants
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Openings near you
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Conquer Padel Club
Have you heard of a sport called 'padel'? A club is coming to Jax ↗New location
Bird Golf Academy
Bird Golf Academy expands to World Golf Village in Florida ↗New location
Womble Bond Dickinson
Womble Bond Dickinson opens in Jacksonville ↗Coming soon
Bare by Sarah J · Neptune Beach
Bare by Sarah J opens Oct 19 in Neptune Beach ↗Coming soon
Wingstop · Palatka
Wingstop opens Dec 14 in Palatka ↗Now open
Boost Coffee + Energy · St. Augustine
Boost Coffee + Energy opened Sep 28 in St. Augustine ↗+29 more — get your free weekly brief to see them all, each with a welcome email ready to send →
Your next members
Local businesses in the news
Businesses near JAX Chamber that aren't members yet, making local news. Each one is a reason to reach out, congratulate them and invite them to join.
District SPR
Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door ↗Gastrosubs
Gastrosubs expands in Jacksonville with second sandwich shop - The Florida Times-Union ↗Gastrosubs
Gastrosubs sandwich shops opens in Jacksonville. See inside - The Florida Times-Union ↗Gastrosubs
Go behind the scenes at new Gastrosubs sandwich shop in Jacksonville - The Florida Times-Union ↗River City Bait and Tackle Supply
Fish Bites: A bait-shop shakeup taking place in Palatka ↗Pickle Factory
From a family recipe to 40,000 packages a week: The Pickle Factory's Jacksonville roots ↗+24 more in the last 60 days — get your free weekly brief to see them all →
Your market
69,971 businesses in the Jacksonville area. 2,519 are members.
Every business in the area JAX Chamber serves, ranked by how likely it is to join. Updated every week from public business listings.
69,971Businesses in your area
2,519Members
97Strong prospects
82New this month
Who to reach out to this week
Where membership is thin
- Real estate agent56 of 1,942
- Health care29 of 1,157
- Real estate service30 of 1,124
- Hair salon32 of 1,026
- Contractor26 of 869
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Membership at a glance
2,519 businesses in the directory we track.
Top categories
- Banks319
- Non-profit organizations187
- Schools public163
- Health care services122
- Credit unions75
- Information technology57
- Financial services54
- Storage service53
Top towns
- Jacksonville1,850
- Jacksonville Beach92
- Ponte Vedra Beach70
- St Augustine60
- Orange Park57
- Atlantic Beach27
- Neptune Beach22
- Fernandina Beach21
From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 14, 2026.
About JAX Chamber
Growing jobs and driving a thriving economy in Northeast Florida
The JAX Chamber is a business organization representing more than 3,000 businesses serving Northeast Florida, helping members to make connections, grow their businesses and prosper in our community. Founded as the Board of Trade on January 30, 1884, it became the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in 1915, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2005 and JAX Chamber in 2013. JAXUSA Partnership, the seven-county regional economic development division of the Chamber, works to attract jobs and investment to the region. Mission: Create and promote a business-friendly environment and a thriving economy where everyone in our community has the opportunity to succeed.Read more
- Founded
- 1884
- Service area
Where they work
The JAX Chamber serves Northeast Florida — the seven-county Jacksonville region of 1.9 million residents and a labor force of 872,000+ — through JAXUSA Partnership, its seven-county regional economic development division. Its Beaches Division covers the coastal corridor from the historic fishing docks of Mayport Village to the thriving business centers of Ponte Vedra Beach.- Counties
- Duval · Baker · Clay · Nassau · St. Johns · Putnam
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