SF Thrives Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Provider: San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
Geographic Scope: San Francisco, specifically Mid-Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods
Purpose: Operational expense reimbursements for small businesses that persevered through the pandemic
Focus Areas
- Restaurants
- Arts organizations
- Entertainment venues
- Cafes
- Cultural institutions
Program Details
- 37 Mid-Market and Tenderloin businesses received awards totaling $370,000
- Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation (MMBAF) provided direct assistance to help local businesses navigate the application process
- Recipients included: Montesacro, Azalina's, Counterpulse, International Art Museum of America, Paris Cafe, Crazy Horse, Golden Gate Donuts
Support Provided
- MMBAF staff worked directly with applicants to guide them through the application process
- Answered questions and followed up until completion
Contact
- Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation
- Fernando Pujals, Executive Director
- Rob Ready, Director of Business Development
What Mid Market Business Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $138K
- Median grant
- $138K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA.
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Fields of Work
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