City of Worcester Diverse Business Certification Grants

The City of Worcester is excited to announce the Diverse Business Certification Grants. Donor Name: City of Worcester State: Massachusetts City: Worcester Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program provides a $5,000 grant to Worcester-based businesses that achieve one of the following certifications with the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). Eligible businesses from Disproportionately Impacted Communities and Populations will be prioritized for this grant program. Objectives  The objective of this program is to: Grow the total number of certified small businesses and of newly certified small businesses located within the city, particularly for minority and women owned small businesses. Assist with registration and address obstacles frequently encountered by minority and women owned businesses when seeking government contracts and resources. Help small businesses be better positioned for contracting opportunities with government entities, institutions, and other businesses. Eligible Businesses  Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE) Women-Owned Businesses (WBE) Veteran-Owned Businesses (VBE) Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBE) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Owned Businesses (LGBTBE) Disability-Owned Businesses (DOBE). For more information, visit City of Worcester.