(KRON) – More than 50 San Francisco small businesses will receive over $350,000 in funding grants between them from the San Francisco Shines Storefront Improvement Program, Mayor London N. Breed announced Monday.  This program provides new and existing small businesses with up to $10,000 in grant funds. The funding is meant to aid in storefront improvements and equipment purchases, which the city says assist in reducing vulnerability to crime, attracting foot traffic and ensuring compliance with city requirements.”  Breed referred to the city’s small businesses as the center of what drives SF’s economy.  San Francisco Mayor London Breed reflects on her historic tenure “SF Shines has awarded nearly $4 million in grants for hundreds of small businesses, but this is just one of many resources available for our small business community,” said Breed.  According to the city, approximately 960 businesses have received the grant since the program's inception two years ago.    The owner of Cha Cha Cha and Oz Pizza, Onur Ozkaynak, said he is “deeply grateful” for the grant. “This investment has not only enabled much-needed improvements to my businesses but has also brought renewed hope for future growth.” A total of 56 businesses will receive the grant in this round, according to the city.