The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce the CBE Green Contract and Marketing Services Grants.
Donor Name: Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Details:
The grants are for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) to support equitable market access to green energy economy opportunities for other CBEs registered as small, resident-owned, or disadvantaged. DSBLD seeks a market opportunities study, direct marketing to and of CBEs, and back-office direct services and training in topics and areas that would strengthen CBEs preparedness and competitiveness for green energy related procurement opportunities.
CBE Green is an initiative within DSLBD to support CBEs into the expanding green and sustainable energy and buildings market. In partnership with the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE), DSLBD is supporting CBEs into additional opportunities to prepare them for DOEE, DCSEU, and more market opportunities. DSLBD will refer CBEs to awarded applications for use of the services, and successful applicants may propose strategies to recruit additional CBEs.
Funding Information
DSLBD intends to award between 4 and 8 grants from the $250,000 in total available funding for 2023, providing a mix of marketing and back-office services for between 25 and 100 CBE businesses pursuing green energy procurement opportunities.
Criteria
Only Certified Business Enterprises registered with DSLBD are eligible to apply for this grant
For more information, visit CBE Green Contract Services Grants.