OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Orlando Business Assistance Program (BAP)

City of OrlandoNo deadline listed$1,000 – $25,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a City of Orlando grant program for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees that are located inside city limits and actively operating. Awards run $1,000 to $25,000 for startup capital, expansion, training, or technical assistance, with priority for targeted growth areas and underserved communities. If you are a nonprofit, located outside Orlando city limits, or have 25 or more employees, do not apply.

Best for
Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees located inside Orlando city limits, Businesses in targeted growth areas or underserved communities, Retail, technology, food, arts, or finance businesses needing startup capital, expansion funds, training, or technical
Not for
Nonprofits and organizations outside Orlando city limits, Businesses with 25 or more employees, Businesses without active operations
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (small business, retail)
75
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (technology, tech)
74
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (business)
72
Good Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (food)
70
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (wind)
53
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
53
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
51
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
0
Worth Exploring

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
Startup capital, Expansion, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses
Award range
$1,000 – $25,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000. The exact amount varies and is not published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses with under 25 employees that are located within City of Orlando limits and have active business operations. For-profit businesses may apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The program accepts small businesses with active operations, but it does not publish rules about sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants; it is limited to small businesses.

Summary

City of Orlando grants of $1,000–$25,000 for small businesses (under 25 employees) located within city limits with active operations. Funds support startup capital, expansion, training, and technical assistance, with priority for targeted growth areas and underserved communities.

About this grant

Supports small business growth in Orlando through grants, technical assistance, and business development resources. Focuses on businesses in targeted growth areas and underserved communities.

Who can apply

Located within City of Orlando

Small business (under 25 employees)

Active business operations

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Community development

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