The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program targets businesses that focus on reaching markets predominantly made up of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups, underserved markets, and those owned by minorities, women, veterans, immigrants, first-generation immigrants, disabled individuals, or those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. MGCC will administer grants up to $75,000 for eligible small businesses, in a geographically equitable manner. Learn more here.
City of Taunton American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Program for Nonprofits
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell recently announced the City of Taunton’s application to receive grant funds for local nonprofits through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been approved by the Bristol County Commissioners.
The application period for eligible Taunton recipients is now open and will remain open until all funds are expended. Learn more here. Apply here.
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell recently announced the City of Taunton’s application to receive grant funds for local nonprofits through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been approved by the Bristol County Commissioners.
The application period for eligible Taunton recipients is now open and will remain open until all funds are expended. Learn more here. Apply here.
Small Business Resource Tool Kit: Funding Your Business
Be mindful that each loan, grant, and venture capital program is different. It is important to make sure you conduct research on all available options to find the one that is right for your business. Factors such as funding type, industry type, business type and more can further determine the kinds of financial support available. Find more information here.
Be mindful that each loan, grant, and venture capital program is different. It is important to make sure you conduct research on all available options to find the one that is right for your business. Factors such as funding type, industry type, business type and more can further determine the kinds of financial support available. Find more information here.
Top Small Business Grants for Women in 2023
Grants exist for all types of reasons, but they aren't easy to come by. For a woman business owner seeking financing, the ultimate fantasy is receiving a grant. That’s because grants, unlike loans, don’t need to be repaid. Nor do they require you to give up any percentage of your ownership as equity investors do. As women entrepreneurs have increasingly become a significant force in the small business universe, it’s somewhat easier for some to get financing, and fewer grant programs specifically aimed at women exist. However, there still are several worth checking out. View the list here.
Grants exist for all types of reasons, but they aren't easy to come by. For a woman business owner seeking financing, the ultimate fantasy is receiving a grant. That’s because grants, unlike loans, don’t need to be repaid. Nor do they require you to give up any percentage of your ownership as equity investors do. As women entrepreneurs have increasingly become a significant force in the small business universe, it’s somewhat easier for some to get financing, and fewer grant programs specifically aimed at women exist. However, there still are several worth checking out. View the list here.
Taunton Rent Rebate Program
The Rent Rebate Program is designed to help facilitate the establishment of small businesses within the Downtown, the Weir, and Whittenton business districts. The program allows the City of Taunton’s Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) to provide rental assistance that is intended to help small businesses locating into vacant storefronts and upper floor spaces during the first two years of operation by reducing the cost of overhead expenses. There are restrictions and businesses must qualify for the program.
For Details, call (508) 821-1030 or learn more here.
The Rent Rebate Program is designed to help facilitate the establishment of small businesses within the Downtown, the Weir, and Whittenton business districts. The program allows the City of Taunton’s Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) to provide rental assistance that is intended to help small businesses locating into vacant storefronts and upper floor spaces during the first two years of operation by reducing the cost of overhead expenses. There are restrictions and businesses must qualify for the program.
For Details, call (508) 821-1030 or learn more here.
Small Business Strong - Helping Massachusetts Businesses
Small Business Strong is a non-profit organization empowered to help women and minority owned small businesses navigate the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide expedited, pro-bono resources to small businesses ranging from access to capital to consulting, business restructuring, business growth, digital marketing and customer engagement plans. Learn more here.
Small Business Strong is a non-profit organization empowered to help women and minority owned small businesses navigate the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide expedited, pro-bono resources to small businesses ranging from access to capital to consulting, business restructuring, business growth, digital marketing and customer engagement plans. Learn more here.
Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
Are you a woman-owned small business interested in growing your business through federal contracting? Check out the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program.
Are you a woman-owned small business interested in growing your business through federal contracting? Check out the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program.
MGCC's Empower Digital Programs
Empower Digital brings together technical assistance and small grants to invest in products and services to improve digitization (both for brick-and-mortar businesses only). The Empower Digital Grant is a match of up to $5,000 awarded to small businesses in Massachusetts. This program provides funding for the needs of small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals seeking tools and services to develop their digital capabilities in partnership with a Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) provider. Learn more here. Businesses should approach SBTA providers listed as participating in the program to apply.
