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American Express and Main Street America Announce More Than $2.3 Million in “Backing Small Businesses” Grants for U.S. Small Business...
American Express and Main Street America Partner for Second Year to Offer Financial Support to Economically Vulnerable U.S. Small Business
Robust City Wide Grants
2023 Robust Retail Citywide Grants
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) will be accepting applications for the 2023 Robust Retail Citywide Grants.
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) 2023 Dream Pitch Program
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) has announced that they will be accepting applications for the 2023
WEAspire
WEAspire 2023
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) has announced that they will be accepting applications for the 2023
Square Partnerships Black Equity Grant Program
In alignment with the Square mission of economic empowerment, we began the Black Equity Grant Program to support the growth
Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund 2022
The Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund supports District-based equity impact enterprises or businesses eligible to be equity impact enterprises with
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Biden-Harris Administration Accepting Applications For SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications through the Veteran Small Business Certification(VetCert) program as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment
Small Medium Business Growth Fund
Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development is investing $5.4 million in the
New $10,000 Grant Opportunities Now Available through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is committed to helping small businesses grow. The program is completely free. New courses and
Google for Startups Cloud Program
The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides startups funded by a venture capital firm, accelerator, incubator, seed or angel investor
Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant
The AWS Imagine Grant program offers two distinct award categories for nonprofits to receive support based on their organizational goals
Webinar: SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Training
Join the Texas SBDC for this workshop and gain insight on growing your business through the SBA 8(a) Business Development
SBA will Award $3M in Grants to Help States, Entrepreneurs Combat Rise in Cyber Attacks and Threats
January 21, 2022 | Release Number 22-03 WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of Education’s OSDBU HUBZone Conference
HUBZone Conference Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. EST The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Office of Small
Backing Black Business Program
Reimagine Main Street, a network of organizations across the country committed to serving and lifting up small businesses impacted by
Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) Special Event Fee Relief Fund
Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) launched the Special Event Fee
LOAN: The Empowered Women International (EWI) Women’s Small Business Loan [LEDC]
The Empowered Women International (EWI) Women's Small Business Fund offers loans from $500 to $2500 with 0% interest rate for
Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness
Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Outreach Centers
SBA encourages businesses of all sizes, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters to visit the closest Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC)
PNC Foundation Announces $16.8 Million Grant To Support And Develop Black-Owned Businesses Through New Howard University Center For Entrepreneurship
 The PNC Foundation announced a five-year, $16.8 million grant to create The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship
The Comcast RISE Investment Fund
The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as
Webinar: Beating the Odds! Exclusive Scoop to navigating the Sports Gaming Industry
The sports betting economic sector is filled with opportunities for the District’s small businesses. The District of Columbia is poised
Crowdfunding Loans with DSLBD’s DC Kiva Hub
Kiva Hub Official Launch! May 17th at 2:00 pm DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield will be joined by Kiva US  Anne
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund
This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan
SBA Increases Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan...
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program,
NCRC Launching Small Business Growth & Recovery Grants
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announce a new initiative to help address some of
The Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Business Program Re-Opens Applications
The application period for the Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Business Program has officially reopened to allow for more businesses to
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening and Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
D.C. Bridge Fund
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development launched the Bridge Fund, a $100 million investment in
Black-Owned Business Impact Fund – BeyGood
BeyGOOD is on a mission to spread hope. The goal is to provide a lifeline for small businesses at the
KKR’s COVID-19 Relief Effort:KKR Small Business Builders
Created as a key pillar of KKR's COVID-19 Relief Effort, KKR Small Business Builders (SBB) aims to support entrepreneurs and
Attention Child Care Providers of Prince George’s County!
Apply Today for the Child Care Provider Recovery  Fund Program The Child Care Provider Recovery Program provides grants to child
Office Depot offers women scholarships to virtual startup school
Office Depot has teamed with Brit + Co, a platform that offers educational content, events and products on a 10-week
Minority Owned Women’s Business “Brave Is” Scholarship
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is offering scholarship opportunities for women business owners of color, with preference
Dream Grants for Ward 7 & 8 Micro-businesses
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)  announced that they will be soliciting applications for the 2021 Ward
DCSBDC COVID-19 Initiative
Attention DC small business owners! As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, most businesses across Washington, DC, will need support. We are excited
DC Government COVID-19 Procurement Opportunities
Procurement Opportunities The District of Columbia is seeking to work with CBEs, businesses, and manufacturers to procure essential supplies and
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