This month, Mayor London N. Breed through the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) announced $4 million in grants to support existing and new small businesses into in filling storefronts citywide. They add to the City’s existing support of small business grant programs and ongoing technical assistance. For example, our office has staff dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start a business, navigate permitting, find and secure a lease, and more.
Here are some quick links to explore how these services may help start, sustain, or grow your business:
Free business counseling | Find a grant | Permitting help | Step-by-step guide to starting a business
Two new City grant programs to provide $4M in support to small businesses. Eligible businesses can apply to one of the below, with applications accepted on a rolling basis:
The Business Training Grant will provide a diverse range of small businesses between $5,000 to $50,000 to stabilize and grow in San Francisco. The focus of these is to ensure entrepreneurs are informed and educated through participating in a minimum of 12 hours of trainings and workshops.
The Storefront Opportunity Grant will provide small businesses with funding and access to technical assistance in signing a lease for a new commercial storefront. Small businesses that are eligible can apply to receive up to $25,000 for a first...
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