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Expanded grants for small businesses

Funding now available for businesses with storefronts or with public access
July 11, 2022

SF Shines expands

Get help with storefront improvements, including design consultation and construction grants.

Applications open now!

Design Services Grant

Get free drawings and design services from a licensed architect or logo and signage design from a graphic designer.

Businesses are eligible if they:

  • Have a storefront
  • Have less than $2.5M in gross revenue in your most recent tax return
  • Have an owner from a low or extremely-low income household or be a non-profit

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Construction Funds Grant

Get up to $5,000 in funding to complete construction projects and purchase new equipment. 

Businesses are eligible if they:

  • Have a storefront
  • Have not begun work on your project
  • Have less than $2.5M in gross revenue on your most recent tax return
  • Have an owner from a low or extremely low-income household or be a non-profit
  • Proof of estimated cost of project

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Accessible Barrier Removal Grants

This grant is for new and existing businesses to pay for an accessibility inspection and/or to buy furniture, fixtures or equipment to make your business more accessible.

Up to $10,000 for either or both a purchase of accessible furniture, fixtures, or equipment, or CASp inspections and report. 

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. You can submit either a paid invoice with your application or a quote. Paid invoices cannot be older than July 1, 2019. Quotes cannot be more than 6 months from the date you submit your application.

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