Florida Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Florida provides diverse funding opportunities for small businesses through Enterprise Florida, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, and local economic development organizations. The state's business-friendly environment includes various grant and incentive programs.
Enterprise Florida Programs
Enterprise Florida coordinates economic development incentives including the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund, High Impact Performance Incentive, and various workforce training grants for expanding businesses.
Florida SBDC Network
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides free consulting and connects businesses with funding opportunities including SBA loans, grants, and alternative financing options across the state.
Local & Regional Grants
Many Florida counties and cities offer local business grants, especially for facade improvements, small business recovery, and minority-owned businesses. Check with your local economic development office.
Florida Business Grants
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Skills for Small Business
The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.
NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program
Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.
Research and Development Grants
Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.
Yéego Action Grant
The Yéego Action Grant provides quick-response funding for Native artists and culture bearers who need support to sustain their creative endeavors due to emergencies or unanticipated expenses.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) Growth Grants
The NASE Growth Grants provide up to $4,000 to assist with training, marketing, and more.
The Kitty Fund
The Kitty Fund will award a total of $20,000 to 20 small business owners who identify as mothers through the Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant.
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
The IFundWomen Universal Grant Application is a resource for female entrepreneurs seeking grants.
The David Bohnett Foundation
The David Bohnett Foundation awards grants to socially active businesses that foster acceptance, develop future leaders, and connect communities through technology.
Comcast Innovation Fund
The Comcast Innovation Fund is accepting applications for the 2026 grant year, providing financial support ranging from $3,000 to $150,000 for projects with a one-year duration that advances internet technology and public policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Florida