Vandalism Grant (San Francisco)

Vandalism Grant (San Francisco) is sponsored by City and County of San Francisco, likely through Self-Help for the Elderly. This grant offers compensation for unexpected damages due to vandalism for small businesses in San Francisco. It is facilitated through Self-Help for the Elderly's Small Business/Economic Development Team.

Apply for a grant to help cover Vandalism Damage to your small business storefront | SF. gov Apply for a grant to help cover Vandalism Damage to your small business storefront Get reimbursed up to $2,000 for vandalism-related costs Office of Economic and Workforce Development Applications are now closed This program is expected to reopen in the future, with additional details to be announced.

The program helps small businesses pay for damage caused by vandalism, such as—but not limited to—broken windows, graffiti, or broken locks. Grant recipients are encouraged to reinvest awarded funds into improving storefront safety to help prevent future incidents. NOTE : Businesses can receive the grant up to three times per year, as long as each approved application is for a different incident on a different date.

NOTE: If your business has not opened yet, you may receive this grant one time before opening. After you open, you may receive up to two more awards in the same year, for a total of three awards per year. Damages that occurred before January 1, 2025 Repairs not caused by vandalism Damage to property that is not part of your storefront (such as parklets) NOTE: If awarded, resubmissions for the same incident will not be considered.

Applications are now closed This program is expected to reopen in the future, with additional details to be announced. The program helps small businesses pay for damage caused by vandalism, such as—but not limited to—broken windows, graffiti, or broken locks. Grant recipients are encouraged to reinvest awarded funds into improving storefront safety to help prevent future incidents.

NOTE : Businesses can receive the grant up to three times per year, as long as each approved application is for a different incident on a different date. NOTE: If your business has not opened yet, you may receive this grant one time before opening. After you open, you may receive up to two more awards in the same year, for a total of three awards per year.

Damages that occurred before January 1, 2025 Repairs not caused by vandalism Damage to property that is not part of your storefront (such as parklets) NOTE: If awarded, resubmissions for the same incident will not be considered. 1.

Check if your business is eligible Your business must have been damaged on or after January 1st, 2025 AND : Have a commercially-zoned storefront that provides goods and services to the public Have less than $5M in gross revenue on your most recent tax return Be in good standing with the California Secretary of State Not have an open Notice of Violation (unless directly related to the vandalism) Note: Religious institutions are not eligible.

Formula retail businesses are also not eligible, except for independently owned franchises with less than $5M in gross revenue. 2. Gather information about your business We will ask you for information on the following (no documentation required) : Your Business Account Number (BAN).

If you don't know it, look up the BAN . Your gross revenue from your most recent tax return Number of full and part-time employees Primary business owner’s household income 3. Complete and sign a W-9 You will be required to upload a W-9 when you apply.

Download a blank W9 form (PDF). NOTE: You will need your Social Security Number (SSN) or your Employer Identification Number (EIN) that is tied to your business. 4.

Gather proof of damage The Vandalism Relief Grant program offers three funding levels depending on the amount you’ve spent repairing your business: $500 grant – For repair expenses up to $999 $1,000 grant – For repair expenses from $1,000 to $1,999 $2,000 grant – For repair expenses of $2,000 or more Documentation Requirements (all tiers) To qualify for any tier, you must submit : Receipts for repairs meeting the minimum expense for the grant tier you are applying for ($500, $1,000, or $2,000) Proof of payment (bank statement, credit card statement, or cashed check) Photos clearly showing the damage and the storefront where it occurred NOTE : Cash payments are not allowed.

The City reserves the right to ask for additional documentation for this grant program. Optional Supporting Documents (strongly encouraged): Police Report Number (for all property damage except graffiti) You can file a police report with the San Francisco Police Department . The report number will be 9 digits .

311 Service Request Number (graffiti damage only) You can file a 311 Service Request for graffiti damage. The service request number will be 12 digits . Providing these reports helps the City track vandalism, allocate resources, and support future policies.

Applications for this program are now closed . This program is expected to reopen in in the future, with additional details to be announced. For updates on future programs, please visit: https://www.

sf. gov/information--find-grant-your-small-business 6. What to expect after you apply After you submit your application, you will receive confirmation that it was submitted, along with a copy of your responses.

We will email you within 30 days to let you know the status of your application. Once your application is approved, the award amount will be final, and you cannot submit additional receipts. This is a first-come, first-served program based on funding from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD).

Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Funding will be determined at the City’s sole discretion. The City reserves the right to ask for additional documentation for this grant program.

If you have questions, please email vandalismrelief@sfgov. org with a detailed message and include your business name in the subject line . Supervisorial District 5 and Supervisorial District 7 If your business is in District 5 or District 7, you may be eligible for additional funding from your Supervisor to help cover vandalism repair costs.

You may qualify for up to $4,000 , depending on your total repair expenses. Receipts showing your total repair costs: If your repairs cost between $3,000 and $3,999, you may receive up to $3,000 . If your repairs cost $4,000 or more, you may receive up to $4,000 .

Optional supporting documents (strongly encouraged): A police report number or 311 service request number Photos of the storefront damage NOTE : Special case awards are subject to available funding and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Page updated: May 29th, 2026 Office of Economic and Workforce Development vandalismrelief@sfgov. org