Florida Business Grants 2025
Discover Florida's business incentives, research grants, and export funding programs supporting the Sunshine State's diverse economy.
Job Growth Grant Fund
Companies supported
In matching grants
Florida Business Grants Comparison
4 grants found| Grant Name | Agency | Funding Amount | Deadline | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida High Tech Corridor Grants Matching grants for applied research projects between industry partners and universities (UF, UCF, USF). FloridaTechnology | Florida High Tech Corridor | $25,000 - $250,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
Florida Export Diversification & Expansion Grants to help Florida companies enter new international markets and participate in trade shows. FloridaBusiness Growth | Enterprise Florida | $2,500 - $50,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Funding for public infrastructure and workforce training projects that support economic development. FloridaInfrastructure | DEO | $250,000 - $5,000,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grants to provide training to currently employed workers to keep Florida's workforce competitive. FloridaWorkforce | CareerSource Florida | $5,000 - $200,000 | Quarterly | Active | Application Guide |
Florida High Tech Corridor Grants
Matching grants for applied research projects between industry partners and universities (UF, UCF, USF).
Florida Export Diversification & Expansion
Grants to help Florida companies enter new international markets and participate in trade shows.
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
Funding for public infrastructure and workforce training projects that support economic development.
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
Grants to provide training to currently employed workers to keep Florida's workforce competitive.
Florida focuses heavily on tax incentives, infrastructure development, and workforce training rather than direct cash grants for general operations. However, specific sectors like export, high-tech research, and film production have dedicated grant programs.
Key Florida Programs
- Enterprise Florida (EFI) - Primary economic development organization offering export and trade grants.
- Florida High Tech Corridor - Offers significant matching grants for R&D partnerships.
- QTI Tax Refund - Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund for creating high-wage jobs.
- Capital Investment Tax Credit - For capital-intensive industries.
Eligibility & Target Industries
Florida targets industries that diversify its economy beyond tourism and agriculture. Priority sectors include:
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Life Sciences & Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Financial & Professional Services
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