SF Thrives Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
SF Thrives Grants
Provider: San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
Status: Past grant program (announced February 3, 2026)
Geographic Scope: San Francisco, specifically Mid-Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods
Award Amount: Up to $10,000 in reimbursements per business
Purpose: Operational expense reimbursements for small businesses that persevered through the pandemic
- Restaurants
- Arts organizations
- Entertainment venues
- Cafes
- Cultural institutions
Focus Areas
- 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
Program Details
- MMBAF staff worked directly with applicants to guide them through the application process
- Answered questions and followed up until completion
Support Provided
- Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation
- Fernando Pujals, Executive Director
- Rob Ready, Director of Business Development
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