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Small business storefronts

View services and resources for small businesses with storefronts that serve the public.

Services

Grants

Apply for free design services for your small business storefront

Get free design services to help with storefront improvements.

Apply for a small business grant to help you understand and plan for accessibility improvements

This grant will pay for an inspection of your storefront from a Certified Access Specialist or licensed architect and help small businesses required by landlords to comply with the San Francisco Accessible Business Entrance program.

Get a grant for vandalism-related costs for your small business storefront.

This grant provides up to $2,000 for vandalism-related costs. Examples of damages include broken windows, broken doors, broken locks, etching on windows, graffiti, and more.

Get help for your business after a fire

Learn what resources are available to businesses after a major fire, including a Fire Disaster Relief grant of up to $10,000.

Permits

Get your small business permits with a 30-day review

Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.

Decide if a Shared Spaces permit works for your space

Learn about the options and responsibilities of Shared Spaces permits.

More services

Apply for a construction grant for your small business storefront

Get grant funds for your storefront improvement construction project through the SF Shines program.

Apply for a grant to make your business accessible

Small business owners can get reimbursed for accessibility inspections or for making your business more accessible.

Apply for a small business grant after you complete a training

New and existing businesses can receive a grant award to grow their business after they complete a training and write a business plan.

News

Small business newsletter for August 2023

Small business newsletter for July 2023

Get help if your business was damaged by flooding

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Resources

Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Get help paying for your Shared Space improvements

Apply for a Shared Spaces equity grant. Use grant funds for technical assistance or materials.
Find a grant for your small business

Learn about grant options for your business.

Departments

Office of Economic and Workforce Development

OEWD strives to create a thriving and resilient economy, where barriers to economic and workforce opportunities are removed, and ​prosperity is shared equitably by all.​

Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.