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Minority-owned businesses | U.S. Small Business Administration Minority-owned businesses SBA is committed to supporting the development and growth of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.
The U.S. Small Business Administration leverages its field offices , resource partners , and additional partnerships to help level the playing field for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who historically have lacked access to wealth or business opportunities. SBA works with independent organizations to provide high-quality counseling and training to meet the specific needs of new and existing small businesses.
This resource partner network includes SCORE business mentors, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), and Veterans Business Opportunity Centers (VBOCs). SBA resource partners provide counseling and training to business owners at all stages. T.
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V. E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an intensive executive-level series intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities.
The program provides customized training for C-level executives with demonstrated business sustainability. Participants create a three-year strategic growth action plan with benchmarks and performance targets to help them emerge as self-sustaining businesses, creating jobs and building communities.
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates the Minority Business Development Agency , which is dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of business enterprises owned and operated by African Americans, Asian Americans, Hasidic Jews, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders. The federal government does not provide grants to start a business.
However, there are several funding programs to help entrepreneurs start, expand, or recover from disasters. You can learn more about funding options for small business , including those targeted at minority and underserved communities, and get connected with SBA-approved lenders . SBA also offers several special COVID-19 relief options .
SBA contracting certifications and business development programs 8(a) Business Development program The 8(a) Business Development program helps socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses grow by limiting competition for certain contracts to participating businesses, allowing them to become solid competitors in the federal marketplace.
Disadvantaged businesses in the 8(a) program can: Compete for set-aside and sole-source contracts in the program Get a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting Form joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program Receive management and technical assistance, including business training, counseling, marketing assistance, and high-level executive development Compete for contract awards under multiple socio-economic programs, as they apply Before you can participate in the 8(a) Business Development program, you must meet certain criteria and be certified.
The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones . The program aims to award at least three percent of federal contract dollars each year to HUBZone-certified companies .
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program The SBA Mentor-Protégé Program enables eligible small businesses (protégés) to get valuable business development help and win government contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies (mentors). Additional government contracting programs SBA offers several additional government contracting certifications and programs .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women, minority, veteran, LGBTQ, and disadvantaged businesses in Washington, DC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Grants is funded by District of Columbia Government. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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