The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce that it will begin soliciting applications for the 2022 CBE Green Equitable Services Grants.
Donor Name: Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/01/2022
Grant Size: up to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 months 15 days
Details:
The grants are for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) to provide direct services to other CBEs pursuing contracting opportunities with the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). DSBLD seeks back-office direct services and training in proposal development, budget development, and contract management.
CBE Green is an initiative within DSLBD to support CBEs into the expanding green and sustainable energy and buildings market. In partnership with DC’s Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE), DSLBD is supporting CBEs through additional training opportunities to prepare them for DOEE, DCSEU, and more green market opportunities. Direct back-office support and training are key building blocks to prepare CBEs businesses for participation in market opportunities. CBE Green grants are intended to provide critical back-office support to CBEs including accounting, proposal development, legal support, project management, and internal systems development.
Funding Information
DSLBD intends to award three (3) to five (5) grants for a mix of support from the $200,000 in total available funding for Fiscal Year 2022. Applicants may apply for funding of up to $100,000 to provide back-office services for 25 to 100 CBE businesses pursuing or preparing to pursue green procurement opportunities. DSLBD will refer CBEs to CBE Green grantees for support and training during the grant period of performance starting on or around July 15, 2022, and ending September 30, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
Only Certified Business Enterprises registered with DSLBD are eligible to apply for this grant.
For more information, visit Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD).