The City and County of San Francisco is accepting applications for its Storefront Opportunity Grant.
Donor Name: City and County of San Francisco
State: California
County: San Francisco County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Storefront Opportunity Grant provides comprehensive commercial broker and leasing services as well as a grant opportunity between $50,000 – $100,000 to eligible businesses to open a storefront in the community.
Program Goals
- Activate vacant commercial spaces with sustainable small businesses
- Lower barriers for local entrepreneurs to remain on commercial corridors
- Strengthen economic vitality of commercial corridors
This program is for businesses that do NOT have a lease yet, whether for their first location or an expansion. Businesses that are chosen to move forward will receive:
- Broker services to identify a location for your new business and secure a Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Lease review services to empower you to negotiate your lease and avoid any potential pitfalls
- Technical assistance to ensure your storefront business can start and grow through one-on-one advice
Funding Tiers
- Retail / Personal Services – $50,000
- Food / Cafe (Limited or No seating) – $75,000
- Bar / Restaurants (Full-service) – $100,000
- Pharmacies – $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Be registered business with the City and County of San Francisco with an active BAN
- Have $5M or less in gross business revenue on most recent tax return
- Have 100 or fewer employees
- Have 3 or more years of business tax returns within the 10 years
- Not have any open notices of violation with any City Department
- Have a proven track record of 3 or more years of operations
- Be in good standing with the California Secretary of State
- If you are suspended from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), you are not eligible
For more information, visit City and County of San Francisco.
