The SBAM Foundation is Pleased to Present the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program
July 30, 2024
The SBAM Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program is designed to provide support for established first and second stage businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SBSH Grant Program provides free programming, courses, events and support designed to help your business recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and help you achieve the success you seek for your business.
Get Started
To participate in the SBSH Grant Program, simply visit our website at www.sbam.org/sbsh-grant. We are using Submittable® as our application management platform. If you already have a Submittable® account, simply log in and complete the application. If you do not have a Submittable® account, click the “Sign Up” tab to create your free account. Once you log in, you will be able to complete our SBSH Grant Program Application in about 20 minutes. If you need to, you can save your application and return to it when it’s convenient for you.
Get Qualified
Qualifying as a participant in the SBSH Grant Program is relatively easy. You do not need to be a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan or any organization to qualify. Simply tell us a little about your business and we will handle the rest. You will NOT be asked to submit such personal information as business financial reports, personal financial statements or previous years’ tax returns.
Once you complete the application, the SBAM Foundation team will review your application and determine if you qualify to participate.
Get Going
Once you are approved to participate in the SBSH Grant Program, you will be given full access to our entire catalog of free programming, courses, events and support offered by some of the most effective subject matter experts in the state. Simply select the programming, courses or events you think will benefit your business the most and register. It’s really that simple.
SBAM Foundation Programs, Courses, Events and Support
Our SBSH Grant Program catalog has been developed by researching the needs of owners of established first and second stage businesses. Our catalog is designed to include a dynamic spectrum of programs, courses, events and support tailored to support your business growth, enhance stability and improve overall efficiency — all at no cost to you.
Categories for programming include, but are not limited to:
- Marketing
- Growth Strategy
- Leadership and Management Development
- Operations and Procedures
- Financial Literacy and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Sales Strategy and Sales Improvement
- Business and Interpersonal Communication
- Information Technology
- CEO Roundtables/Mentorships
- Compliance/Governance/Government Engagement
- Capital Development
- Certification and Licensure
These categories cover various aspects crucial for small business success. We’re proud to partner with amazing institutions to bring you quality programming and educational events.
The current list of programs, courses and events can be found on our website at www.sbam.org/programs. We expect to add exciting new programs, courses and events regularly over the coming year, each designed to empower your business endeavors. As a participant, you’ll be promptly notified via email whenever new programs are added, ensuring you’ll never miss out on valuable opportunities for growth and development.
Get a Direct Grant
The SBSH Grant Program offers direct monetary grants to support business stability and growth. To qualify for a direct grant, participants must engage in programs, courses, events and support under our SBSH Grant Program within six months prior to applying for the direct grant. In short, the process of obtaining a direct grant starts with the SBSH Grant Program Application.
Funding provided by the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program from the SBAM Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0127 awarded to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
By Meghan Mott; originally published in SBAM’s July/August 2024 issue of FOCUS magazine
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