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Applications for the Supplying Capital and Leveraging Education (SCALE) Grant Program close two weeks from today on Monday, December 16! The SCALE Grant Program is an industry-specific technical assistance program designed to help small, local businesses build their capacity in pursuing government contracts. Learn more about the program and how to apply at boston.gov/scale-program #supplierdiversity #bostoncontracts #cityofboston #bostonbusinesses #governmentcontracts #bostongrants

🔍 Simplify the Grant Application Process! 🔍 Navigating the world of government grants can be complex. Visionary Pathways Executive Education Inc. simplifies the process, guiding you every step of the way. Let's make grant applications stress-free! ✅📝 #GrantApplication #SimplifiedProcess #BusinessSupport #VisionaryPathways

🔔 We've compiled a list of State government grant programs with rapidly approaching closing dates that piqued our interest. Reach out if any of them appeal to you and you need assistance! #governmentgrants #stategovernment

This Government Market News publication explores why more cities and counties are not embracing PPPs in the USA. Mary Scott Nabers tates that it is hard to to understand why some cities and states have not endorsed public-private partnerships #PPPs when they have such pressing needs. There are many resources that can be accessed. They include the billions of funding support which is available for critically needed efforts which require some percentage of private sector investment and incentivized public-private partnerships with tax credits for investors. For cities and counties leaders who are hesitant, they should take a look at the innovative projects that have been launched in the City of Alexandria, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico for inspiration. To read more, follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/ep2c3VCG

NEW: ProGov’s new Procurement roadmap is out now! This March, we focused on how local policymakers can promote inclusivity, equity, and sustainability through careful procurement practices. Learn more about the best strategies and policies implemented by municipalities around the country to leverage government contracting for sustainable, inclusive development. Read all about it here → https://lnkd.in/erDeQSHB

Historically, many councils have adopted scattergun approaches to funding, chasing opportunities as they arise without a coherent strategy. This reactive mindset often results in fragmented efforts and missed opportunities to align with broader goals. Our latest blog explores how councils can refine their grant management processes today, while preparing for the potential of untied funding. https://lnkd.in/grWu2JH3 #GrantWriting #FundingSubmissions #StrategicPlanning #Partnership #Grantus

As our data team (spearheaded by the talented Tristan MacHale) dives deeper into monitoring state government grants, we've encountered a significant challenge - the lack of centralized grant solicitation systems across state agencies. Even within the same state, the process of finding and tracking grant opportunities is frustratingly decentralized. Out of the 1,541 individual state agencies we've indexed, only California offers a comprehensive repository of its state grant opportunities at grants.ca.gov. Most other states provide partial lists, often buried within contract solicitation portals, leading users to underestimate the actual number of available grants at a given time. Alternatively, organizations have to manually search each state agency's website, a time-consuming and inefficient process. This challenge has been both humbling and exciting - it's pushed us to deploy creative solutions to stay on top of every grant for our customers. Ultimately, it's worth it! Every organization should have the chance to win grant funding to contribute to the public good.

Join our virtual California Roundtable on June 27th, 11AM PT as Rosa Castro, Research & Grants Manager at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, explores how your agency can achieve elevated grant success. 🏆 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gNb-dD4S You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn how to: 👉 Ensure you are set up to take advantage of unprecedented funding opportunities 👉 Think beyond the grant application process and factor in the administrative burden of post-award management and audit readiness 👉 How to utilize purpose-built software to boost your organization’s grant funding and management 👉 Discuss balancing the budget after influx of funding declines #GrantFunding #GrantManagement #EunaGrants

This is an EXCELLENT brief, written by two small businesses, that describe not only the strengths of working with small local evaluation firms (community and cultural connections, responsive, nimble, highly networked, etc.) but also the MANY barriers that funders (often inadvertently) put up that dissuade or discourage small firms from seeking funding opportunities. Clarity on scopes of work and budget ranges are incredibly important for smaller firms - we do not have sufficient overhead to spend time pursing inappropriate opportunities. Read this brief (or the full paper!) if you are a small firm or a funder!

The City of LA is launching an ongoing initiative to celebrate and support the visibility, legacy, and sustainability of Legacy Businesses, small businesses that have been operational for 20 years or more, with tangible benefits including technical assistance, promotional support, and access to capital including grants. The program will support the visibility, patronage, and sustainability of long-standing small businesses within the City of LA that contribute to the city’s rich cultural and historical identity. The Legacy Business Program aims to foster economic empowerment by encouraging patronage of participating Legacy Businesses throughout Los Angeles. The Legacy Business Program will provide tangible benefits to foster economic resilience and support the longevity of Legacy Businesses. Benefits include: * Technical Assistance — Providing resources and support for operational and technical issues Legacy Businesses may encounter. * Financial Assistance – Providing access to financial opportunities and capital to sustain or grow their business, including the opportunity to apply for grants up to $20k. * Promotional Activities – Assisting Legacy Businesses with increased visibility and exposure to potential customers. * Government Connections – Assisting Legacy Businesses in navigating the LA City government and contracts. Visit bit.ly/LAlegacy<http://bit.ly/LAlegacy> for more information and access to the application.