This FloridaCommerce program gives $5,000 to $50,000 plus technical assistance to small businesses with active operations in rural Florida, focused on job creation or retention. It fits food, retail, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and similar for-profit businesses. Nonprofits and businesses outside rural Florida should not apply.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food, agriculture) | 100 |
| Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business, retail) | 100 |
| Agriculture & FarmingMatches your industry (agriculture, rural) | 99 |
| Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business) | 97 |
| ManufacturingMatches your industry (manufacturing) | 97 |
| Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech) | 94 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (construction) | 91 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate | 54 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
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.
FloridaCommerce program for small businesses located in rural Florida communities. Provides direct funding ($5,000–$50,000) and technical assistance for startup capital, expansion, equipment purchases, and hiring, with a focus on job creation or retention. Applicants must have active business operations.
Newly launched program to support small businesses in rural Florida communities. Provides direct funding and technical assistance to help rural businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
Small business in rural Florida community
Active business operations
Job creation or retention focus
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