Phoenix Business Grant Program — Office of Economic Development
City of Phoenix Office of Economic Development (OED)
Up to $25,000
Phoenix city grants for Village Core and underserved businesses
The City of Phoenix Office of Economic Development operates small business grant programs targeting Phoenix-based businesses in underserved communities and Village Core commercial districts. Key programs include the Phoenix Revitalization Fund (up to $25,000 for renovation) and periodic small business recovery grants. Phoenix OED also partners with Maricopa Small Business Development Center and Chicanos Por La Causa for application support and community outreach.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Amount range
- $2,500 – $25,000
- Realistic amount
- Most awardees receive $5,000–$15,000. Village Core renovation grants can reach $25,000 for qualifying projects.
- Deadline
- Rolling — Phoenix OED opens program cycles periodically; check phoenix.gov/economicdevelopment for current availability
- Status
- active
- States
- AZ
- Payment model
- reimbursement
Who qualifies
- Business must be physically located within Phoenix city limits
- Business must have been operating for at least 6 months (1 year for renovation grants)
- Annual revenues under $1.5 million for most tracks
- Must be a for-profit small business with fewer than 50 employees
- Village Core and renovation grants require a commercial location in a Phoenix designated Village Core commercial corridor
- Business must be current on all City of Phoenix tax and licensing obligations
- Priority given to minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned businesses
- Business owner must be 18+ and a Phoenix resident or operate the business from Phoenix
Hard requirements
- Location restriction: true
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Commercial renovation and leasehold improvements
- Equipment and machinery
- Technology infrastructure
- Signage
- Working capital
- Inventory (limited)
- Marketing (limited)
Ineligible expenses
- Personal expenses or owner compensation
- Debt repayment
- Real estate purchase
- Businesses outside Phoenix city limits
- Political or lobbying activities
How to apply
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1
Verify eligibility and check current open programs
Review phoenix.gov/economicdevelopment/smallbusiness/grants to identify currently open grant programs. Confirm your business address is within Phoenix city limits and, if applicable, within a Village Core corridor.
~0.5 hrs
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2
Contact Maricopa SBDC or Chicanos Por La Causa
Phoenix OED partners with the Maricopa Small Business Development Center and Chicanos Por La Causa for free application support. These organizations are the most direct path to preparation assistance.
~2 hrs
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3
Prepare application documents
Gather 2 years of business tax returns, current P&L, bank statements (3 months), Phoenix business license, owner ID, and a project narrative.
~3 hrs
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4
Submit application during open window
Complete the online application at phoenix.gov/economicdevelopment when a cycle is open. Windows are typically 3–4 weeks.
~2 hrs
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5
OED review and award
OED reviews applications and notifies awardees within 4–8 weeks of window close. Award via grant agreement; disbursement follows execution.
~0 hrs
Phoenix Village Core district businesses have access to both the city OED grant AND the Arizona Commerce Authority programs — stack them. The SBDC's pre-application session is free and increases approval odds by ensuring documentation is complete before submission.
Deadline & timing
Phoenix OED grant programs typically open in cohort windows of 3–4 weeks, 2–3 times per year. Programs are tied to city budget allocations and federal CDBG funds. Monitor phoenix.gov/economicdevelopment or subscribe to OED updates for cycle announcements.
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