Grant Summary
The purpose of the SCALE program is to build businesses’ capacity to more effectively pursue government contracts. The program focuses on industry categories that represent a large share of the City of Boston’s purchases through competitive procurement.
SCALE differs from other small business technical assistance programs in that it provides industry-specific technical assistance, business consulting, and capital advisory services. Technical assistance providers focus on capacity building activities, education, and training that is specific to the type of work each business performs.
This grant program is a collaboration with the BDC Community Capital Corporation, which will manage and oversee its administration in partnership with technical assistance providers. After grant recipients are selected, BDC Community Capital Corporation and the technical assistance team will work with SCALE participants to develop a plan for utilizing the funding. The goal is to address key challenges that hinder their ability to secure larger institutional contracts or to identify investments that can help their businesses scale.
Businesses who are accepted into the SCALE program will receive a grant award of up to $200,000 divided between two disbursements: up to $50k disbursed prior to the recipient entering the 3 to 6 month technical assistance program, and the remainder disbursed to the recipient on the condition that they complete the full SCALE program. The grant program funding, provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, is anticipated to total $5 million and will be disbursed in the beginning of 2025.
Important Note: Your business must be located in Boston, MA to qualify.
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