Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program supports Massachusetts nonprofits providing advising, training and financing access to help small and microbusinesses stabilize and grow.
Funder: MassDevelopment
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for a one-year workplan; partial awards possible
Summary: Grants support Massachusetts nonprofits providing technical assistance to small and microbusinesses.
Key Information: At least 85% of clients served with grant funds must already operate a business.
Description
MassDevelopment’s Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program supports Massachusetts-based nonprofits with established, community-focused programs for small and microbusinesses. It aims to expand access to advising, training and financing resources while building the capacity of nonprofit providers. Funded work is intended to help businesses start, stabilize and grow, create jobs, and contribute to local economic development.
Applicants propose a one-year workplan that responds to the needs of the communities they serve. Programming must include one-on-one technical assistance, business-skills workshops and improved access to financing options. The program also emphasizes measurable outcomes, partnerships and more equitable access to support for historically underserved entrepreneurs.
