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Small Business Digital Navigator Grant is sponsored by City of Portland's BPS Community Technology Digital Equity Program (funded by U.S. Small Business Administration). This grant supports the implementation of digital navigator projects within community-based organizations, helping underrepresented small business owners leverage digital technologies to drive growth and success.
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces small business digital navigator grant opportunity | Portland. gov Portland and the federal government Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.
gov/Federal The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces small business digital navigator grant opportunity The City of Portland’s BPS Community Technology Digital Equity Program announces the Small Business Digital Navigator Grant. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, this grant supports underrepresented small business owners with digital tools and skills to compete in today’s economy. PORTLAND, Ore.
— The City of Portland is now accepting applications for the Small Business Digital Navigator Grant, a competitive program funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s fiscal year 2024 Community Project Fund. This grant supports the implementation of digital navigator projects within community-based organizations, helping underrepresented small business owners leverage digital technologies to drive growth and success.
View full size image of A digital navigator chats with an attendee waiting to get their new device Why Digital Navigation matters for small businesses Economic and workforce development go hand in hand with entrepreneurship, making them key focus areas for digital equity initiatives.
While Portland has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, today’s small businesses need access to resources and opportunities—many of which now depend on digital access. This grant will support community-based organizations in launching or expanding digital navigator programs tailored to the unique needs of Portland small business owners.
Funded projects will: Enhance digital skills in areas such as digital marketing, website development, e-commerce, and data analytics. Provide expert consultations and technical support to businesses. Build long-term digital equity capacity through community-driven programs.
The Small Business Digital Navigator Grant Program has three key goals: Increase digital skills of underrepresented small business owners and entrepreneurs. Enhance competitiveness and sustainability of small businesses in Portland. Establish long-term digital equity capacity through community-based services.
Eligible Project Activities Projects funded by this grant may offer a range of services, including but not limited to: Expert and technical support services, such as website design and online marketing. Establishing digital skills labs and developing training curricula tailored to small business needs. Funding Amount: Three grants of $155,000 each will be awarded.
Grant Duration: Projects must be implemented between June 2025 and June 2027. Application Deadline: 11:59 p. m.
Monday, March 10, 2025. Eligible applicants are community-based organizations located in Portland, OR that: Work directly with underrepresented small business owners and entrepreneurs who face barriers to engaging with digital technology. Have expertise in designing and implementing digital training programs.
Demonstrate the capacity to manage and report on grant-funded projects. Submit applications via the City of Portland Grants Portal by 11:59 p. m.
on March 10, 2025. Below please find the application guidelines and tips on how to register: Small Business Digital Navigator Grant Application Guidelines 486. 6 KB Webgrants Application Tips 170.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are community-based organizations located in Portland, OR, that support underrepresented small business owners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $155,000 (three grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Digital Navigator Grant is funded by City of Portland's BPS Community Technology Digital Equity Program (funded by U.S. Small Business Administration). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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