Grants to Assist Minority-Owned Small Business & Nonprofits in Florida (USA)
GrantID: 57327
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
This grant opportunity offers funding in a specific Florida region, focusing on supporting nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and eligible individuals. Award amounts vary depending on the program type, ranging from approximately $5,000 for newer entities to up to $50,000 for workforce-training initiatives. The intent of the funds includes helping diverse small businesses and nonprofits grow operations, cover business costs, and enable them to better serve their communities. For some businesses, the grants aim to support early-stage or established entities by providing startup assistance, while other programs focus on workforce development—funding training programs, improving employee skills, and assisting employers in offering new credentials to their staff.
One program provides small grants to organizations led by individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, with a focus on service delivery in the community. Grant awards there are tiered—smaller amounts for startups and larger amounts for more established entities. Another program fully funds summer work placements for recent graduates or young professionals, matching them with local businesses for hands-on experience; employers receive full funding for interns.
A third component targets employers in key sectors—manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, and insurance—within Manatee and Sarasota counties. It funds credentialing and training programs designed to upskill their current workforce, helping them earn relevant certifications and advance. Grants for this purpose range from around $10,000 up to $50,000, disbursed in phases to support training costs. These opportunities are available annually, with application periods typically opening in spring or summer and funding disbursed within the year. The programs aim to foster economic inclusion, workforce development, and regional business resilience.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Florida that are actively involved in Business & Commerce. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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