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Find similar grantsSmall Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program (SIFP) is sponsored by Founders First Capital Partners. This program offers certified small business suppliers the opportunity to receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant. It supports the equitable implementation of the U.
S. Department of the Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program Join the Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program Building an intentional path for certified suppliers to increase their capacity, gain awareness of innovative funding options, and access to capital.
Founders First Capital Partners is proud to support the equitable implementation of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
On-demand series of educational modules to help founders become aware of potential pitfalls that prevent the ability to get funded and provides an assessment and rating on Access a wide-range of capital funders through our matchmaking sessions based on your business needs.
Funders include mission-driven VCs, CDFIs, and Alternative Lenders Selected certified suppliers from eligible states will have the opportunity to receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant to help grow their business.
Program Eligibility Requirements Active Small Business Certification Recognized minority, women, v eteran, and LGBTQ certifications issued by national or state organizations (for example MBE, WBE, DBE, DVBE, VOSB, LGBTBE, 8a, SDB , etc.).
Business is headquartered in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania or New Jersey Business-to-business (B2B) and/or business-to-government (B2G model) Generating between $250,000 to $10 million in annual revenue Take Advantage of Program Benefits As part of our mission to support diverse-led certified suppliers with access to capital, resources and connections, Founders First Capital Partners has joined the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE).
Targeted to small certified suppliers in California, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, the Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program is designed to engage diverse suppliers in educational funding readiness training and funder matching to support capacity building.
A total of 1,200 small certified suppliers will be selected from the pool of applications by a panel of judges to join the Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program. Email questions or media kit inquiries to info@f1stcp. com 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd.
Eligibility and approval is subject to standard credit assessment. Not all amounts, term lengths or rates will be available to all applicants. Fees, terms and conditions apply.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Certified small business suppliers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program (SIFP) is funded by Founders First Capital Partners. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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