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Two-step process: eligibility form due March 15, 2027 5:00pm ET; completed application with contractor quotes due March 29, 2027 5:00pm ET (final submission date used above). Program runs first-come-first-served subject to CDBG funding availability.
Small Business Enhancement (SBE) Program is sponsored by City of Cambridge, Massachusetts - Community Development Department (CDD). A reimbursement grant program for eligible retail, food, home-based, and creative for-profit businesses in Cambridge to purchase equipment and materials for business growth. It aims to help business owners build a stronger customer base and boost sales.
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Small Business Enhancement Program - CDD - City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Economic Opportunity and Development > Small Business Assistance > Small Business Programs > Small Business Enhancement Program Small Business Enhancement Program The Small Business Enhancement (SBE) Program is a reimbursement grant program that helps eligible retail, food, home-based and creative for-profit businesses purchase equipment and materials associated with growing their business in Cambridge.
The Program's goal is to assist Cambridge's business owners with technical and financial assistance to build a stronger customer base and boost sales. Business owners can apply every three years. This is a first come, first served program .
Applicants are encouraged to have all materials prepared as early as possible. If applicants request changes after the confirmation email, then CDD will return the application to the end of the queue. CDD cannot guarantee that applications with changes will receive funding this fiscal year.
The Small Business Enhancement Program (SBE) entails two parts: Part I - Confirm Program Eligibility. Part I - Confirm Program Eligibility. Complete an Eligibility Form and then participate in an Exploration Conversation with the Program Manager to confirm your eligibility and to discuss the desired business improvements.
Eligibility forms for this round are due March 15, 2027, at 5:00 P. M. ET .
*Please note, there is another deadline for all application and contract attachment documents. (See Part II – Apply for the grant) Documents/information required : City of Cambridge Business Certificate (only required for businesses not incorporated with the state) Lease (if brick-and-mortar business or co-working business) Last two years of your household’s personal tax returns (If applying as an income eligible micro-enterprise.
See eligibility guidelines here. ) You must complete Part I before moving on to Part II. Part II - Apply for the grant, which includes completing a full application and providing quotes for your desired improvements.
F ully completed applications and quotes are due March 29, 2027, at 5:00 P. M. ET .
Incomplete applications or changes to applications will not be accepted after this date.
Example documents/information required : Two detailed written quotes for each improvement item from qualified contractors and/or vendors Written permission signed by the building/condo owner to make improvements to the leased property (if a brick and mortar business) Various forms (e.g. CORI form, Certificate of Authority, Tax Compliance, and W-9) Other possible documents depending on requested improvements Home-based and Co-working-based Businesses - Marketing and Software Grant - A reimbursement grant (up to $2,000, subject to availability of federal funding) for new marketing (including event costs), software, and other needs.
This grant is available for viable HUD-eligible home-based businesses. Click here for a list of eligible marketing and software improvements. Brick and Mortar Businesses - Equipment-Marketing Grant - A reimbursement grant (up to $8,000, subject to availability of federal funding) for new equipment or marketing.
This grant is only available to viable HUD-eligible brick and mortar businesses, meaning businesses that hold commercial leases of one year or more. Click here for a list of eligible equipment and marketing improvements. Please click here for a list of non-eligible business improvements.
Click here to review the program's eligibility guidelines. You will receive a grant application by program staff once your business is confirmed as eligible. The eligibility form is due March 17, 2027, at 5:00 P.
M. ET Completed applications will be evaluated for compliance with funding priorities. Grants are subject to availability of federal funding.
This program is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is subject to their rules and regulations. If you have general questions about the program or need assistance, please contact Jared Staley at jstaley@cambridgema. gov or 617/349-4616.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit retail, food, home-based, or creative businesses in Cambridge; must be HUD-eligible; brick-and-mortar businesses require a commercial lease of 1+ year; applicants may reapply every three years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,000 (brick and mortar); up to $2,000 (home-based/co-working). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Enhancement (SBE) Program are due March 29, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Enhancement (SBE) Program is funded by City of Cambridge, Massachusetts - Community Development Department (CDD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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