Small business grants in Florida
What a Florida small business can apply for: Florida programs first, then national ones.
- 3 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline November 6, 2026
Florida and regional programs
- Closes06 NOV
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Southern region to run on-farm projects: $20,000 for one farmer, $25,000 for a farmer group.
- Closes25 NOV
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loanloan
State of Florida · Small businesses
Zero-interest short-term loans of up to $100,000 for small businesses hurt by Hurricane Isaias. These are loans and must be repaid.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Florida small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program 11.038 | $43 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $13 million |
| Fossil Energy Research and Development 81.089 | $6 million |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $5.9 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $5.7 million |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $5.4 million |
| Military Medical Research and Development 12.420 | $5.1 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $4.1 million |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Florida now?
The next deadline is November 6, 2026 for Southern SARE Producer Grant. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Florida?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.