Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Grants is sponsored by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). The MWBE grant programs support women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ, and disadvantaged businesses in DC to encourage job creation and economic growth. The program also provides low-cost loans, counseling, coaching, networking, and technical assistance.

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York State. This program provides financial assistance to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in New York State, as well as to projects and programs that assist the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women. The program offers financial assistance through lending, loan guarantees, and incubator assistance.