Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

JTA’s Supplier Portal Information. Click here to browse the portal for bid opportunities.

City of Jacksonville

City of Jacksonville’s Supplier Portal Information. Click here to log in/register as a supplier and browse bid opportunities.

Florida Blue

Food Security Grant Application Now Open

Deadline to submit is before 3:00 p.m. (ET) on May 20

Florida Blue Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations across the state who are dedicated to improving access to affordable, healthy, and nutritional foods for vulnerable populations who live in food insecure communities in Florida.

The 2025 funding priorities for the Food Security grant program are designed to support innovative and effective solutions that promote food security, address unmet needs, and foster a healthier and more resilient Florida:

• Improving chronic health conditions
• Bridging the rural food gap

Before applying for funding, follow these steps to prepare for submitting your application for the May 20 deadline:

1. Review our current grant opportunity to see if it aligns with your organization’s work.
2. Watch the application information webinar for more information on our grant program and the application process.
3. Use Google Chrome to access the online application in our grants management system. If your organization is new to the system, we recommend registering at least a week before you submit your application. 

Please direct questions to the Foundation email.

Florida Blue – Mental Well-being Applications Open

Deadline to submit is before 3:00 p.m. (ET) on May 5

Florida Blue Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations across the state who are dedicated to advancing mental well-being!

The Foundation is seeking proposals from Florida-based nonprofits that are designed to support innovative and effective solutions, and that:

• Address community mental health challenges; or
• Increase the pipeline of mental health professionals

Before applying for funding, follow these steps to prepare for submitting your application for the May 5 deadline:

1. Review our current grant opportunity to see if it aligns with your organization’s work.
2. Watch the application information webinar for more information on our grant program and the application process.
3. Use Google Chrome to access the online application in our grants management system. If your organization is new to the system, we recommend registering at least a week before you submit your application. 

Please direct questions to the Foundation email.

Hurricane Milton Recovery Resources

The Florida SBDC Network and our state and federal partners remain committed to helping you access the disaster capital and resources your business needs to recover and reopen.

As during any disaster, we are here to help your business recover. Our team of disaster specialists are available to provide confidential, no-cost consulting and direction to help you assess and prepare disaster loan applications and assist with other post-disaster challenges.

Available Assistance

– Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan
– SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan – apply by July 11, 2025.

For more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org/Milton

Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources

The Florida SBDC Network and our state and federal partners remain committed to helping you access the disaster capital and resources your business needs to recover and reopen.

As during any disaster, we are here to help your business recover. Our team of disaster specialists are available to provide confidential, no-cost consulting and direction to help you assess and prepare disaster loan applications and assist with other post-disaster challenges.

Available Assistance

– Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan
– SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan – apply by June 30, 2025

For more information, please visit www.FloridaSBDC.org/Helene

Small Business Enterprise Program

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is proud to announce the launch of its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support and empower small businesses by way of growth, innovation, and sustainability.

For more information about the SBE Program, please visit the landing page at https://www.jtafla.com/work-with-jta/sbe/.  To apply for the SBE Certification, please go to https://jtafla.dbesystem.com. 

Should you have any questions or concerns about the SBE Program or the certification process, please feel free to contact us at DBE1@jtafla.com.

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined revolutionizes the rich history of executive-level training for small businesses poised for growth.

The Office of Entrepreneurial Development is committed to transforming our learning ecosystem to be timelier, more relevant, and to meet small businesses where they are right now. We embody this approach with T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined. Learn more!

Check out these SBA resources:

Free business counseling
SBA-guaranteed business loans
Home & business disaster loans
Federal government contracting

Bank of America

Enroll Now: Online certificate program in Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell. Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with a free, 6-week online certificate program from Cornell University, offered in both English and Spanish. The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell is a collaboration between Bank of America and Cornell University, designed to equip entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to build, manage, and scale a successful business. Seats are now open. To learn more or enroll, visit Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell.

Prospera USA

Click here to check out Prospera’s seminars/workshops schedule (conducted in Spanish).

SCORE Jacksonville

Watch SCORE’s Previous Webinars. Click here to browse SCORE’s pre-recorded webinars.

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

USHCC encourages you to sign up for FREE courses from the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. Learn more here.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDC Online Training Events: click here to check out their on-demand training videos and upcoming workshops.

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Career Coach – Florida State College at Jacksonville – take a Career Assessment to learn about yourself and Career Coach will give you career suggestions based on your interests.

The Florida SBDC at UNF provides business owners with confidential consulting and training in all aspects of business startup, management and growth…from business plans and marketing strategy to financial analysis and lending options, we have a consultant ready to help make your business dreams come to life. Appointments are open during non-business hours – so you can meet with us in the early morning or after work or even over the weekend, we’re here to help you with your business needs!

Your entrepreneurship journey with the Florida SBDC at UNF starts by simply clicking the link below and getting registered in our system. As soon as you register, we will get you connected to one of our consultants. One-on-one consulting is provided at no-cost and is currently held virtually.

Click here to make an appointment! Or, contact them directly to learn more at 800-450-4624 or email smallbiz@unf.edu

Prospera USA

Prospera is a nonprofit, economic development organization that serves Hispanic entrepreneurs in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, with support from dedicated funders, volunteers, and partners. Our program model, specially designed for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the U.S., has helped small businesses grow and prosper since 1991.

Prospera offer comprehensive, year-round training presented by industry experts and designed for Hispanic entrepreneurs to enhance their skills and learn to do business in the U.S. Seminars are presented in Spanish on a variety of subjects that are vital for both new and seasoned small business owners. Topics range from legal and tax essentials to marketing and funding strategies. providing valuable insights to start, sustain, and grow businesses effectively.

SCORE Jacksonville

SCORE is a national service organization that supports small businesses nationwide. SCORE has a network of over 11,000 volunteers operating in 340+ local chapters around the country. The organization is supported by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Locally in Jacksonville, our counselors’ skills include: accounting, consulting, distribution, financial planning, franchising, human resources, marketing, operations, publishing, retail sales, strategic planning, sales, consumer products, Internet, technology and nonprofit management, and doing business with the government. SCORE provides support to business owners in several ways, including FREE confidential mentoring for startups and existing businesses, Workshops to help entrepreneurs start and run a successful business, advice on how to get a business loan, and assistance with putting together a successful business plan.

Small Business Development Center

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida (Florida SBDC at UNF) provides management assistance and training to any prospective or existing small-business owner in North Florida (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee and Union counties). The Florida SBDC Network is state designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [ § 288.001, Fla. Stat.] and recognized as Florida’s “premier source” for business assistance. With this assistance, clients can become more successful and, in turn, contribute positively to the area’s economic growth and stability. More than 35 SBDC offices operate in Florida from Key West to Pensacola under the guidance of seven state universities, including the University of North Florida, and state colleges.

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration North Florida District provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. This office serves 43 counties in northern Florida. We have offices in Jacksonville and Orlando.

Visit our calendar of events to see upcoming webinars and workshops from these organizations!