Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
Growth Grants Offered by the National Association for the Self-Employed
March 06, 2025
The National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) is offering $4,000 grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. *Note: Eligibility requirements include membership of NASE.
Grants & Funding
Are You Ready to Seek Funds for Your Business?
February 27, 2025
Explore Volusia Business Resource's Funding Readiness Center (FRC) for guidance to help you prepare for your funding journey.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA to Host Informational Sessions on Mitigation Strategies and Loan Assistance
February 06, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a virtual informational session to help Volusia County homeowners and business owners understand how they may strengthen their properties against future hazards and access SBA loans for mitigation improvements.
Grants & Funding
Boundless Futures EmpowerHER Quarterly Grant; Deadline is Feb. 15
February 06, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES FEB. 15 @ 11:59 PM - Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF) empowers, embraces, and elevates female entrepreneurs through grants to new businesses and likeminded nonprofits. BFF grants are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who are using their businesses to solve social issues through their product or business model.
Grants & Funding
Faire Offering $5,000 Grant Credit to Stock Your New Retail Shop
January 31, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 31 - Do you own an independent retail store that opened within the last year — or plan to open this year? You may qualify for the Faire Small-Business Grant.
Grants & Funding
WomensNet Grant for Women-Owned Trade Skills Businesses
January 22, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES JAN. 31 - Are you a woman-owned trade services business? WomensNet is offering its monthly business specific $10,000 grant for auto mechanics, carpentry, welding & fabrication, heating & cooling, trucking & transportation, commercial & residential construction, plumbing, farming, and remodeling.
Economic Scene
SBA Extends Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans from Hurricane Milton
January 22, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for Physical Disaster Loans (PDL). The new deadline is March 7.
Veteran Resources
Unlock Workforce Potential with the Florida Manufacturer Grant
January 15, 2025
FloridaMakes and Orion Talent are providing a webinar to guide manufacturers through the opportunities available through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant to recruit veterans and integrate them into apprenticeship programs.
Disaster Preparedness
DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
January 15, 2025
APPLICATION CLOSES MAR. 03 @ 6 PM - Disasters are unpredictable - but critical support shouldn't be. The average small business loses $3,000 every day it remains closed due to a natural disaster.
Disaster Preparedness
SBA Recovery Center Opens to Aid Businesses with Economic Losses from Hurricane Milton
January 15, 2025
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center at the Deltona Regional Library to support small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that suffered economic losses due to Hurricane Milton.
