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Florida small business grants: state and city programs

As of November 2026, a Florida small business can be matched against 77 programs: 6 Florida state programs, 6 multi-state programs that include Florida, 64 national programs open to FL businesses, and 1 federal grants via Grants.gov.

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We track 6 Florida state programs. 5 are open or verified right now and named below. City and county grants are listed too, for Jacksonville and Orlando. Most of these programs never run an ad. The money is real, but nobody tells you it exists. That's the part we fixed.

Florida state programs

National programs open to FL businesses

Federal grants via Grants.gov

Florida programs by the numbers

Who funds them: 3 funders: CareerSource Florida (2), SelectFlorida (2), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (1).
Award size: Awards from $5K to $50K.
Timing: 5 open now, 5 of them rolling.
What they fund: Manufacturing (2), Services (2), Retail (1); 2 open to any industry.

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All 5 Florida state programs we can name

Only Florida's own programs, open ones first. Each names its funder and links to the official page. Annual programs spend most of the year between windows; the date tells you when to be ready.

Program	Amount	Status	Built for	Official link
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant CareerSource Florida For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Oct 28, 2026	up to 75 percent of training costs	Rolling, apply anytime	Reimburses existing for-profit Florida businesses up to 75% of the cost of skills-upgrade training for current full-time employees; businesses with 25 or fewer employees get priority.	Write it for me, $25 Official page (opens in a new tab)See how this fits my business →
Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Only for registered Florida retail gas stations with 4+ fueling positions adding a generator transfer switch. Verified Nov 3, 2026	Up to $10,000 for facilities located in fiscally constrained counties; up to $5,000 for facilities in all other counties	Rolling, apply anytime	A cash grant program administered by FDACS offering up to $10,000 (or $5,000 in other counties) to registered retail fuel facilities for the installation or modernization of transfer switch infrastructure to enable operation during power outages. Facilities must have a minimum of four fueling positions and be registered in compliance with Florida Statutes.	Write it for me, $25 Official page (opens in a new tab)See how this fits my business →
Export Marketing Plans Grant SelectFlorida For businesses with 500 employees or fewer For businesses with annual revenue up to $10M For businesses in operation 2+ years Florida manufacturers or service providers open 2+ years in Florida, with a licensed office, warehouse or plant (coworking counts); one Export Marketing Plan per lifetime; applicant pays $500. For businesses with at least 5 employees For businesses with annual revenue of at least $500K For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 8, 2026	SelectFlorida pays $4,500 toward the plan; grantee pays $500	Rolling, apply anytime	Florida grant covering $4,500 of the cost of a customized Export Marketing Plan developed by an SBDC International Trade Specialist. Designed to help manufacturers and service providers identify overseas growth strategies; applicants must have $500K–$10M in annual sales and five or more full-time employees.	Write it for me, $25 Official page (opens in a new tab)See how this fits my business →
Quick Response Training (QRT) Grant CareerSource Florida Only for new or expanding Florida companies in qualified high-skill industries, to train new full-time permanent employees. For businesses with at least 1 employee Verified Nov 7, 2026	$7.5 million allocated for 2025/2026	Rolling, apply anytime	Florida's Quick Response Training grant program provides funding to for-profit businesses to implement customized training for new, full-time, permanent employees in high-skill industries. The program has supported over 950 businesses and trained more than 200,000 employees over 25 years.	Write it for me, $25 Official page (opens in a new tab)See how this fits my business →
Target Sector Trade Show Grants (Export Diversification & Expansion) SelectFlorida Only for Florida-registered small to mid-size manufacturers and select professional services firms in SelectFlorida target sectors, for events on its trade calendar (reimbursement) For businesses that sell, or are ready to sell, outside the U.S. Verified Nov 10, 2026	Event-specific reimbursement; varies by trade show	Rolling, apply anytime	SelectFlorida offers reimbursable grants to Florida small to medium-sized manufacturers and select professional services providers to offset costs of participating in international trade shows, helping companies expand export sales and enter new global markets.	Write it for me, $25 Official page (opens in a new tab)See how this fits my business →

We track 1 more Florida program that is not open, dated or verified closely enough to name here yet. The quiz still checks your business against it.

City and county programs in Florida

Open only to businesses in one city, county or local area, so they are not counted in the Florida totals above.

Facade Renovation Matching Grant Program
City of Jacksonville Office of Economic Development
Only for owners or tenants improving the facade of a commercial building in one of Jacksonville's economically distressed areas; a matching grant for that work.
City of Jacksonville (economically distressed areas) only
Matching grant up to $7,500 (Level 1) or $15,000 (Level 2) · Rolling, apply anytime · Official page ↗
Lake Worth Beach CRA Commercial Grants (Interior, Facade and Signage)
Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Only for commercial property owners in the Lake Worth Beach, FL CRA District (signage also open to business owners there). 50% match; paid after the work is done.
City of Lake Worth Beach (CRA District) only
Up to $55,000 (interior or facade); up to $5,000 (signage); up to $250,000 (public infrastructure) · Closes May 28, 2027 · Official page ↗
Business Assistance Program (BAP)
City of Orlando Economic Development
City of Orlando only
up to $20,000 · Rolling, apply anytime · Official page ↗
Septic Grant Program (Failing Non-Residential Septic)
City of Jacksonville Office of Economic Development
Only for owners of commercial property with a failing septic tank in the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund area (north of I-10, west of US 17); property needs clear liens and taxes.
Jacksonville only
Up to $30,000 per business for septic repair or $75,000 for sewer connection · Rolling, apply anytime · Official page ↗
Business Improvement Grant Program
City of Stuart Community Redevelopment Agency (Stuart CRA)
Only for existing commercial businesses inside the Stuart Community Redevelopment Area (CRA); pays for visible exterior improvements, 1:1 match.
Stuart only
Up to $10,000 per property (50% of project costs, dollar-for-dollar match) · Closes Mar 31, 2027 · Official page ↗
City of Tampa Entrepreneur Microgrants
City of Tampa
For businesses with 5 employees or fewer
Only for Tampa microenterprises whose owners are at or below 80% of area median income and who finish City-approved technical assistance and get a partner referral.
Tampa only
Up to $1,500 (startups under 12 months) or up to $3,000 (12+ months) · Closes Feb 15, 2027 · Official page ↗
Facade Improvement Grant (West Palm Beach DDA, FY26-27)
West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (with the CRA)
Locally owned retail, restaurant or service business in the WPB DDA district, in a DDA-eligible business category, with a city tax receipt; DDA approval first; 50% match.
West Palm Beach only
Up to 50% of cost: $10,000 storefront, $20,000 stand-alone building · Closes Aug 31, 2027 · Official page ↗
Grand Opening Assistance (West Palm Beach DDA, FY26-27)
West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority
Only for businesses opening or reopening in the West Palm Beach DDA district; apply at least 8 weeks before the event; 50% reimbursement, max $1,000.
West Palm Beach only
50% of eligible expenses, up to $1,000 · Closes Aug 31, 2027 · Official page ↗

Multi-state programs that include Florida

Each of these covers more than three states, so we list them here instead of counting them as Florida state programs.

Lenovo Evolve Small Grant
Lenovo (with Intel and Microsoft; administered with Goodie Nation)
For businesses with 75 employees or fewer
For businesses with annual revenue up to $7.5M
Only for small businesses in the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami or Washington DC metro areas that use Microsoft 365 as their main computer system.
Covers 5 states (plus DC), including FL
$25,000 + $10,000 tech package · Reopens, date not announced yet · Official page ↗
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Southern SARE
Only for established farmers and ranchers (or farmer-majority groups such as co-ops) running an on-farm sustainable agriculture research project; funds cover research costs only.
Open in 13 states, including FL
Up to $20,000 (individual farmer); up to $25,000 (farmer group) · Between cycles (Usually opens around September 2027, based on past rounds) · Official page ↗

We track 4 more multi-state programs that include Florida and are not open, dated or verified closely enough to name here yet.

Also open to FL businesses: 64 national programs and 1 federal grants via Grants.gov. They are the same in every state, so we list them by who they fund: women-owned, veteran-owned, minority-owned, or by industry.

Every verified grant deadline in the next 90 days is on one page: the live deadlines list.

Open right now in Florida

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant: up to 75 percent of training costs, rolling, apply anytime
Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program: Up to $10,000 for facilities located in fiscally constrained counties; up to $5,000 for facilities in all other counties, rolling, apply anytime
Export Marketing Plans Grant: SelectFlorida pays $4,500 toward the plan; grantee pays $500, rolling, apply anytime
Quick Response Training (QRT) Grant: $7.5 million allocated for 2025/2026, rolling, apply anytime
Target Sector Trade Show Grants (Export Diversification & Expansion): Event-specific reimbursement; varies by trade show, rolling, apply anytime

Florida small business grants, program by program

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant (CareerSource Florida): up to 75 percent of training costs

Reimburses existing for-profit Florida businesses up to 75% of the cost of skills-upgrade training for current full-time employees; businesses with 25 or fewer employees get priority. Verified against the funder's own page Oct 28, 2026. Official page ↗

Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services): Up to $10,000 for facilities located in fiscally constrained counties; up to $5,000 for facilities in all other counties

A cash grant program administered by FDACS offering up to $10,000 (or $5,000 in other counties) to registered retail fuel facilities for the installation or modernization of transfer switch infrastructure to enable operation during power outages. Facilities must have a minimum of four fueling positions and be registered in compliance with Florida Statutes. Verified against the funder's own page Nov 3, 2026. Official page ↗

Export Marketing Plans Grant (SelectFlorida): SelectFlorida pays $4,500 toward the plan; grantee pays $500

Florida grant covering $4,500 of the cost of a customized Export Marketing Plan developed by an SBDC International Trade Specialist. Designed to help manufacturers and service providers identify overseas growth strategies; applicants must have $500K–$10M in annual sales and five or more full-time employees. Verified against the funder's own page Nov 8, 2026. Official page ↗

Quick Response Training (QRT) Grant (CareerSource Florida): $7.5 million allocated for 2025/2026

Florida's Quick Response Training grant program provides funding to for-profit businesses to implement customized training for new, full-time, permanent employees in high-skill industries. The program has supported over 950 businesses and trained more than 200,000 employees over 25 years. Verified against the funder's own page Nov 7, 2026. Official page ↗

Target Sector Trade Show Grants (Export Diversification & Expansion) (SelectFlorida): Event-specific reimbursement; varies by trade show

SelectFlorida offers reimbursable grants to Florida small to medium-sized manufacturers and select professional services providers to offset costs of participating in international trade shows, helping companies expand export sales and enter new global markets. Verified against the funder's own page Nov 10, 2026. Official page ↗

Starting a business in Florida: what grant money exists

Most grant money goes to businesses that already exist. The SBA says it plainly: it "does not provide grants for starting and expanding a business." New owners usually start with savings, a loan, or a narrow grant built for one kind of business.

Florida's state grants on this page include training reimbursement for current employees and fuel-station equipment, all for businesses already operating. We know of no Florida state grant for starting a business.

The Florida SBDC Network offers no-cost, confidential consulting from more than 40 offices across the state.

Grant programs

Southern SARE Producer Grant

National grant programs

Straight answers

Does Florida have state business grants?

We track 6 Florida state programs. The 5 named on this page are each checked against the funder's own page, and 5 are open now, including Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant and Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program. Most Florida state grants pay for one purpose, like worker training, farm water-quality practices, or fuel-station backup power, not general cash for any business.

Is there a grant to start a business in Florida?

Not from the state right now. Florida's state grants reimburse existing businesses. For a new business, Florida's Small Business Development Centers offer no-cost advising, including help finding funding.

Are there city or county business grants in Florida?

Yes. Some cities and counties run their own. Right now we list 8 local programs, in Jacksonville and Orlando. They are open only to businesses in that area, so they are not counted in the Florida totals above.

What is the difference between Florida state business grants and SBA help?

Florida state grants come from state agencies like CareerSource Florida and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and each pays for one purpose. The SBA does not give grants to start or expand a business; it backs loans and funds advising centers like the Florida SBDC Network. City and county grants in Jacksonville and Orlando are another source, listed above.

What's the difference between state, national, and federal programs?

State programs are run through Florida agencies and partners and are limited to FL businesses or projects. Less competition. National programs are run by companies and foundations and are open to businesses in every state. Federal grants come through Grants.gov and tend to be larger and more paperwork-heavy.

Do I pay these back? How current is this list?

No. Grants are not loans. Each row shows the date we last checked it against the funder's own page. How we verify.

Which of these fit your Florida business?

This page can't read your business. The 3-minute quiz can. It matches your industry, state, and ownership against all 77 programs and shows you where you stand.

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