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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.
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.
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.
SelectFlorida offers reimbursable Target Sector Trade Show Grants to help Florida small to medium-sized companies generate or increase their export sales overseas.
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.
offers qualified Florida manufacturers and services providers the development of a customized Export Marketing Plan to identify overseas growth strategies for the company.
SBA low-interest economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) for the Industrial Salvage-Yard Fire (incident period May 25, 2026) — primary: Miami-Dade (FL); contiguous: Broward (FL), Collier (FL), Monroe (FL). Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and private nonprofits can apply for working-capital loans (economic injury only, no physical-damage loans); economic injury (EIDL) applications due June 24, 2027.
The Interest Rates are (percent): Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
Nonprofits only: grants of up to $200,000 a year (joint collaborations average ~$400,000) for Broward nonprofits with a Candid Gold Seal. Deadlines: Education & Youth Enrichment and Social & Economic Mobility Oct. 15, 2026; Arts & Culture and Healthy & Thriving Communities Dec. 15, 2026; joint applications March 1, 2027.
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to provide services to Broward County can apply for grants. Individuals are not eligible.
Covers 100% of minor exterior cosmetic improvements (at least two of: painting, lighting, awnings, landscaping, signage) up to $5,000, staff-approved for quick turnaround, for existing commercial, retail and restaurant businesses or owners on Atlantic Blvd., Federal Hwy. and A1A in Pompano Beach’s East CRA.
The program is open to property owners and business owners of existing commercial, retail and restaurant enterprises.
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.
The program provides grants for continuing education and training of current full-time employees at Florida companies.
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.
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.
Small businesses and private nonprofits in the declared counties with economic losses from freeze, frost, ice 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: 15 counties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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.
Reimburses 80% of exterior improvements up to $50,000 per address for commercial (retail, restaurant) businesses and owners in the Northwest CRA target areas (MLK Jr. Blvd., Old Town, South Dixie Hwy.) of Pompano Beach. First-come, first-served while funds last.
Commercial businesses (retail, restaurant) within the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency target area of Downtown Pompano and Dixie Hwy. between Atlantic Blvd. & Copans Road are eligible to participate in this program.
Reimburses 80% of exterior improvements (painting, awnings, outdoor-dining patios, windows/doors, signage, related design and permit costs), up to $20,000 per address, for existing commercial, retail and restaurant businesses or owners on Atlantic Blvd., Federal Hwy. (US1) and A1A in the East CRA District. First-come, first-served while funds last.
The program is open to property owners and business owners of existing commercial, retail and restaurant enterprises operating within the East CRA District, with property addresses on Atlantic Boulevard, Federal Highway (US1), and A1A (Ocean Boulevard).
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.
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or existing small business owner, DreamSpring small business loans are designed to fit your business needs.
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.
Our micro loans are designed for small businesses that demonstrate the potential for growth and sustainability.
The Miami Bayside Foundation lends $5,000 to $75,000 (up to $250,000 in special circumstances) to minority-owned for-profit corporations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties for working capital, inventory and equipment, where the loan helps create jobs.
At least 51% minority owned as defined by Florida Statute* Domiciled in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties, as stated in the organization’s occupational license;
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.
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
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.
All businesses are eligible to participate in the rebate program. The rebates apply specifically to existing buildings.
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.
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.
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 →
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.
Florida SBDCs offer access to confidential, no-cost professional business consulting for Floridians who want to grow their business.
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.
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
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.
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
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.
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 →
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.
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 →
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.
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.
Grants and programs the chamber itself can apply for.
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 BusinessFedEx 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 ContestT-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.
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