STEP-UP Grant
The City of Taunton, through the American Rescue Plan Act, has established the STEP-UP Grant Program to assist City of Taunton small businesses through a combination of technological, web, and media enhancements that serve the dual purpose of mitigating the effects of Covid-19 and providing long term solutions to help their businesses thrive. Grants will vary based on individual needs and available funds.
These grants will assist a small business with:
Completed applications can be email to: ttorres@taunton-ma.gov, or mailed to: OECD, Room 302, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780.
For more information please call TJ Torres at (508) 821-1030.
Click the links below for program information and application:
step_up_program_guidelines.pdf
step_up_application_-_fillable.pdf
The City of Taunton, through the American Rescue Plan Act, has established the STEP-UP Grant Program to assist City of Taunton small businesses through a combination of technological, web, and media enhancements that serve the dual purpose of mitigating the effects of Covid-19 and providing long term solutions to help their businesses thrive. Grants will vary based on individual needs and available funds.
These grants will assist a small business with:
- Purchase of digital point-of-sale system
- Website design and construction
- Social media setup and coaching
- Logo Graphic Design
Completed applications can be email to: ttorres@taunton-ma.gov, or mailed to: OECD, Room 302, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780.
For more information please call TJ Torres at (508) 821-1030.
Click the links below for program information and application:
step_up_program_guidelines.pdf
step_up_application_-_fillable.pdf
DIA's Workplace Safety Training Grant
The prevention of occupational injury and illness is in everyone's best interest. The goal of this highly successful program is to promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative programs. The grant is administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2022. Learn more here.
The prevention of occupational injury and illness is in everyone's best interest. The goal of this highly successful program is to promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative programs. The grant is administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2022. 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.
Biz-M-Power Small Business Grant Program
The Biz-M-Power crowdfunding matching grant program offers small businesses in Massachusetts financial assistance with their acquisition, expansion, improvement or lease of a facility, purchase or lease of equipment, or with meeting other capital needs for the business. Eligible applicants will be empowered to advance their business with an innovative approach to obtaining capital. Preference shall be given to low to moderate (LMI) brick-and-mortar small businesses owned by women, minorities, immigrants, non-native English speakers, U.S. military veterans, disabled individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and businesses operating in Massachusetts Gateway Cities. Learn more here. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out directly to Theresa Ng, Community Project Manager, at bizmpower@massgcc.com or (617) 523-6262 ext. 266.
The Biz-M-Power crowdfunding matching grant program offers small businesses in Massachusetts financial assistance with their acquisition, expansion, improvement or lease of a facility, purchase or lease of equipment, or with meeting other capital needs for the business. Eligible applicants will be empowered to advance their business with an innovative approach to obtaining capital. Preference shall be given to low to moderate (LMI) brick-and-mortar small businesses owned by women, minorities, immigrants, non-native English speakers, U.S. military veterans, disabled individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and businesses operating in Massachusetts Gateway Cities. Learn more here. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out directly to Theresa Ng, Community Project Manager, at bizmpower@massgcc.com or (617) 523-6262 ext. 266.
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.
