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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) offers grants, incentives, and financial assistance for small businesses, startups, and economic development projects in FL.

Grant Summary

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs is a Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) grant providing $5K to $250K for small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

economic_developmentsmall_business

Eligibility

  • Small businesses
  • Startups
  • Entrepreneurs
small business

How to Apply

Funding Range

$5K$250K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) before the deadline.
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs?

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs is offered by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and is generally open to small business. It is available in FL. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs provide?

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs provides between $5K and $250K per award from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs deadline?

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs?

To apply for Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) — Small Business Grant Programs, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).