STEP-BY-STEP

Complete a small business training and apply for a grant

Small businesses who complete at least 12 hours of training can apply to receive a grant from the City.

The City is partnering with community-based organizations and nonprofits to provide training for small businesses and entrepreneurs. After completing at least 12 hours of training or one-on-one counseling, businesses may be eligible for a grant from the City.

In order to receive the grant, check if your business is eligible to apply and then find and attend a pre-qualified training. When you have completed training, complete a Startup Business Plan or existing Business Growth Plan and apply for the grant. If you are selected, you must attend a counseling session with a business advisor. 

1

Check if your business is eligible

Your business must:

  • Have less than $2.5M gross revenue from the most recent tax return
2

Find and attend a training

Cost: Free.
Time:12+ hours

Choose and register for a training with one of our partner organizations. Attend and complete the training. Be sure to check with the organization that the training you select will be qualified for the grant.

3

Complete a business plan

Cost: Free.
Time:5 hours
4

Apply for the grant

Cost: Free.
Time:20 minutes

Complete the grant application by clicking the link below.

5

Attend a two-hour counseling session

Cost: Free.
Time:2 hours

Attend a counseling session to review your business plan with a small business advisor. If your application is accepted, you will be sent a link to schedule a session with an advisor.