Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Grants & Funding
AAEA Business Relief Funding Program
December 06, 2022
The damage to properties throughout Florida from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole created a great need. Businesses need help with everything from understanding the variations, parameters and steps of insurance claims to needing assistance with deductibles, and support to achieve full recovery.
Grants & Funding
IFund & Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant Program
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - IFundWomen and the Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative will fund 10 trailblazing women-owned businesses who are pushing boundaries to move culture forward.
Grants & Funding
Restaurant Strong Fund Community Award
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The Restaurant Strong Community Award, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, will honor small business restaurants throughout the U.S. that have made positive impacts in their communities.
Economic Scene
Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund Grant
November 16, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Hello Alice is offering businesses an opportunity to apply for the Small Business Growth Fund grant in its fourth round of grants.
Economic Scene
Keep It Local Business Fund Microgrants for Small Business
November 16, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The Nextdoor Kind Foundation has partnered with the NAACP and Hello Alice to offer $5,000 microgrants to entrepreneurs of color across the U.S. through its Keep it Local Business Fund.
Grants & Funding
The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
October 31, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund (RDRF).
Grants & Funding
Deland Downtown CRA & Gateway Grant Programs
October 25, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Contingent upon funding, the City of DeLand, through the MainStreet DeLand Association, provides six competitive grant programs designed to encourage building improvements within the downtown redevelopment area.
Grants & Funding
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Opportunities
October 11, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - Verizon’s Digital Ready is an online curriculum designed to give small businesses the personalized tools to succeed in today’s digital world.
Disaster Preparedness
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated
October 11, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - On Oct. 5, Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available — at least $10 million of which must go to small businesses that are agricultural producers impacted by Hurricane Ian in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Grants & Funding
Wellness & Fitness Studios Grant Program
October 04, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The “WellnessLiving #StandwithStudios Grant Program” was created to support boutique fitness and wellness businesses with the resources they need to take their business to the next level and continue to positively impact their communities.
