SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: The City & County of San Francisco is seeking small, local businesses for pop-up shops in downtown San Francisco.
Vacant to Vibrant is a program by SF New Deal and the City of San Francisco. We help small businesses collaborate with local property owners to create engaging pop-up experiences and community spaces in downtown San Francisco. Our team handles everything from managing pop-up permitting to securing city funding so it’s easy for locals to participate in turning vacant storefronts into vibrant gathering places — and help re-energize the neighborhood.
Selected pop-up activators will receive:
- a free, temporary space (2-3 months with potential to extend) in downtown San Francisco,
- a grant ranging from $3,000-$8,000 to cover related expenses, permit fees covered and insurance as needed,
- personalized technical assistance to support the success of your activation,
- SF New Deal will provide participating property owners with resources to cover tenant improvements and utility expenses valued at up to $5,000.
DEADLINE to apply it Fri, 2/23/24. Application is available here.
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