The Opportunities For All (OFA) program is a two part program.  Designed to serve as a help desk/navigator for small and minority-owned businesses to help business grow as well as assist with pairing interns with local companies in the Sarasota/Manatee region.

​Small grants and funding will be available to help these small businesses grow and thrive in the community. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. 

The Business Assistance Funds Program

Applications are now OPEN for the 2022 Business Assistance Funds Program! The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist minority small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will help our local businesses grow and thrive.  Last year, 38 minority businesses were awarded $100,000 in grant funding. 

Applicants must be REGISTERED with the state and provide services and programs that benefit local residents.  View the flyer here.

Due to Hurricane Ian, the application deadline has been extended to Friday, October 7.  ​

Summer internship Program

The Opportunities For All (OFA) Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have a diverse intern for the summer.  Providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the professional work world not only benefits employers, it contributes to the overall growth of the community and economy. Employers of interns through the OFA program are fully funded for their participation.
For more information, please reach out to Kaveecia Moore. 

2021 Highlights!

For information or questions, please contact Kaveecia Moore, Opportunities For All Manager. 

thank you to our sponsors and partners

The Opportunities For All Program is made possible thanks to the support of long-time supporter of the Chamber, the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.
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