Empowering local businesses with free marketing support
Jacksonville, FL – MarketingAid, a mission-driven marketing organization, has officially announced the launch of its most ambitious initiative to date: a $1,000,000 marketing donation program aimed at helping small businesses in both Duval county and St. Johns county thrive online.
This impactful new give-back program – titled Launchpad – will be open for applications to local business owners in July of 2025, offering eligible applicants access of up to $10,000+ in marketing services at no cost.
Fueling Small Business Growth in Jacksonville and St. Johns County
Over the past several years, small businesses have faced economic uncertainty, digital disruption, and marketing overwhelm. Many have been left behind due to lack of resources, budget constraints, or the inability to find a reliable agency that speaks their language.
Which is where the Launchpad program comes in, specifically designed to help small business owners build lasting online visibility, not with templates, gimmicks, or generic advice but with high-impact, done-for-you marketing assets from a team that specializes in bringing real, measurable results for businesses across multiple different industries.
What Does the Launchpad Grant Include?
Each accepted business will receive up to $10,000+ worth of services, including:
• Custom Website Design & Development
• SEO Optimization for Local Visibility
• Professional Branding and Messaging Consultations
• Strategic Content Developers
• Client Acquisition Strategy & Setup
• Marketing Consultations and Content Support
• Cinematic-Grade CGI Commercial
All services are provided at zero cost, and there is no catch, no contracts, and no future obligation to pay for services.
This grant is designed to remove the financial barrier that keeps many small business owners stuck — especially in underserved communities across Jacksonville, Beaches, St. Augustine, Mandarin, Nocatee, and surrounding areas.
When and How to Apply
Enrollment opens July 1st, 2025.
To prepare, business owners in Duval and St. Johns County are encouraged to visit the official Launchpad landing page with the Launchpadgrant.com and join the early notification list.
Applicants will be asked to share:
• Basic business details (type, location, website status)
• What kind of marketing support would help them grow
• A short explanation of their mission and goals
No prior marketing experience is required, and businesses from all industries — including service-based, storefront, trade, nonprofit, and professional — are welcome to apply.
Launchpad Grant: Applicant Requirements
The Launchpad Grant is designed to support real, hardworking small businesses in our local community. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Have a valid EIN (Employer Identification Number)
•Employ 40 or fewer people at the time of application
• Operate within Duval or St. Johns County, Florida
• Be in good standing with state and federal business requirements
This grant is exclusively for small businesses that are actively serving their communities and are looking to grow their digital presence through professional marketing support.
Why MarketingAid Is Making This $1M Investment
MarketingAid is far from a traditional marketing agency. To start with, we’re not a marketing agency at all, we’re a mission-driven organization with the emphasis of empowering small business with the tools, strategies and solutions usually only reserved for big brands. Some services being as crucial as “client acquisition cost mitigation” and “critical cost recovery solutions” completely provided to small businesses at no cost.
The Launchpad grant reflects MarketingAid’s belief that local businesses are the economic and cultural heartbeat of our communities. By donating over $1,000,000 in services, the team aims to fuel a new wave of local growth, visibility, and resilience – one business at a time.
Designed for Local Impact and Long-Term Results
Unlike many business grants that come with red tape or generic training programs, Launchpad is designed specifically to serve the unique needs of Northeast Florida’s small business community. From St. Johns County coastal entrepreneurs to Jacksonville tradesmen and retailers, the program adapts to each business’s stage of growth.
Each one of the services offered will be powered directly by the MarketingAid team, with no hidden costs nor added vendors on your business, with a proven record of creating websites, digital campaigns and marketing efforts which not only rank but convert. With the emphasis on campaigns which drive real revenue, not vanity metrics on some platform.
