OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

FloridaCommerceNo deadline listed$50,000 – $500,000

Does this fit your business?

This Florida program funds workforce training and public infrastructure projects that create jobs, with awards from $50,000 to $500,000. It fits Florida construction, training, and manufacturing businesses that can show clear job creation, especially through public-private partnerships. If your project has no direct job creation or workforce development impact, or you are outside Florida, do not bother applying.

Best for
Florida construction and infrastructure firms, Workforce training providers, Manufacturers, Public-private partnerships between businesses and government
Not for
Businesses outside Florida, Projects with no clear job creation or workforce impact, Housing, food and beverage, or social services organizations with no workforce or infrastructure angle
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (construction, infrastructure)
92
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, workforce)
89
Strong Match
ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing)
83
Strong Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transport)
83
Strong Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
80
Strong Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
78
Strong Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
78
Strong Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (energy)
74
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
72
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Hiring, Infrastructure, Capital projects, Expansion, Economic development
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments
Award range
$50,000 – $500,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Florida-based small businesses, for-profit companies, nonprofits, and government entities may apply. Public-private partnerships are preferred, and projects must demonstrate job creation or workforce development impact.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. For-profit businesses and small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, though projects must still show a clear connection to job creation or workforce development.

Summary

Florida businesses and organizations can receive $50,000-$500,000 for workforce training programs and public infrastructure improvements that create jobs. Projects must show clear job creation or workforce development impact; public-private partnerships preferred.

About this grant

Provides funding for workforce training and public infrastructure improvements that support job creation. Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to job creation or workforce development. Funds can be used for training programs, infrastructure improvements, and economic development projects.

Who can apply

Florida-based business or organization

Public-private partnership preferred

Must demonstrate job creation impact

Infrastructure or workforce training focus

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Economic development
  • Infrastructure

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