Long-standing small businesses in San Francisco can join the Registry for recognition, marketing and business help, and grants. The business must have operated in San Francisco for 30 years or more, had no break in SF operations for more than 2 years, contributed to San Francisco’s history or identity and also be committed to keeping its history alive.
Loans & Grants
List of national, state and local resources on funding opportunities. New resources are added as information becomes available.
City of San Francisco
Legacy Business Registry
Area served: San Francisco, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
San Francisco Women's Entrepreneurship Fund
The The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides mini-grants of up to $5,000 to San Francisco women-owned small businesses for projects and upgrades that will have a transformative impact on the business’ ability to grow. The Fund is established to improve the small business environment for women entrepreneurs in San Francisco and encourage collaboration between women entrepreneurs and local technical assistance providers.
Area served: San Francisco, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Downtown Orlando
Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program
The Minority/Women Entrepreneur Business Assistance (MEBA) Program is a small business assistance program that was established to retain existing minority-owned businesses located within the Target Area, and to attract new minority-owned businesses to this area. The MEBA Program can provide qualified new and existing businesses (retail and services) within the Target Area with both non-monetary and financial assistance.
Area served: Orlando, Florida Audience: Small Business Owners
Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County
Entrepreneur Loan Fund
The Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County is now offering low-wealth entrepreneurs the opportunity to acquire the financing needed to grow their businesses. For qualified applicants, the Entrepreneur Loan Fund will provide loans between $2,000 and $30,000.
Area served: Orange County, California Audience: Small Business Owners
Riverside County Economic Development
Riverside County ReStart Loan Program
The County of Riverside and Ampac Business Capital are partnering to provide emergency and ongoing capital for small businesses in Riverside. Loans may be given for $15,000 to $30,000.
Area served: Riverside County, California Audience: Small Business Owners