Small Business / Economic Development

Image of a desk with a stack of papers labeled Small business The Small Business/Economic Development Team, part of the Employment Training and Economic Development Department at Self-Help for the Elderly, compassionately offers professional and technical support to local small business owners to nurture regional economic development in the San Francisco neighborhood.

We are thrilled to collaborate with city government agencies and community partners to support our clients. Our team excels at connecting clients with available city resources, assisting with business operations, and boosting foot traffic and visibility for local businesses through community festival events.

Our goal is to empower our clients to promote their businesses and achieve remarkable success!

The following projects or grants are currently available for small business owners in San Francisco:

Project/Grant Time Application Link
AAPI Storefront Opportunity Grant

The program aims to activate vacant storefronts and provide AAPI entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills through an intensive training program that focuses on business operations, including business planning, financial management, marketing, business regulations and permitting, and operational efficiency.

September 2024 Submit An Application
Beautify Storefront Project

A partnership with OEWD and Supervisor Gordon Mar's Office, this project unites the artists and the merchants in Sunset District to make the community stronger and more beautiful.

November 2022 This application is currently closed


Contact Us

To learn more, schedule an appointment with Self-Help for the Elderly’s Small Business / Economic Development Team. We speak multiple languages and dialects.
Tel: 415-677-7600 / 415-699-1350
Email : smallbiz@selfhelpelderly.org
Address: 601 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133