Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program
Funding Amount
Variable (45 underrepresented businesses awarded $100,000 total last year)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program
Overview: The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist culturally diverse small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will help local businesses grow and thrive.
Geographic Scope: Sarasota/Manatee region, Florida
Program Impact:
Eligibility Requirements
- At least 51% ownership of small business must be held by individuals from underrepresented communities
- Business must provide services or products in the Sarasota/Manatee region
- Can include non-profit organizations
Program Status
Note: The enrollment window for this year's OFA Business Assistance is currently closed.
2025 Grant Recipients
- Fashion and Beauty Boutique
- Flourishing Greatness Beyond Measure, Inc
- Humble Hearts Caregivers
- JD Wms Diversity Group
- Kinsey5Media
- Little Medical School Suncoast
- New College Child Center
- One Head at A Time, Inc.
- Party Popping Events, LLC
- Phatheadz Barbershop
- SailorGirl Transport LLC
- The Bradenton Gladiators Football Inc
Contact: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, (941) 955-8187, communications@sarasotachamber.com
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Review eligibility requirements
2. Prepare required documentation
3. Submit application during open enrollment window
4. Complete business plan as part of application
5. Await notification of awards
Required Materials:
Application Checklist: Provided by program
Business Plan Template: Available from program
Note: The enrollment window for the current year's OFA Business Assistance is currently closed. Interested applicants should contact the Chamber for information on future enrollment periods.
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