How much funding does Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant provide?

Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant provides $1,000 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant

URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE

Foundation One-time Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Small Business Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant

Overview: Direct cash assistance grant program for Black and minority-owned small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Status: Past program (2020); May have future rounds - contact ULMS for current availability

Geographic Scope: King County, Washington

Focus Areas:

Direct cash assistance to Black-owned small businesses

Minority-owned business support

COVID-19 pandemic relief for businesses

Economic equity for underrepresented business owners

Award Structure:

Four businesses received $5,000 each in direct cash assistance

Five businesses received $1,000 each in direct cash assistance

Total distributed: $25,000 across 9 businesses

Eligibility Requirements:

Business located in King County, Washington

Black or minority-owned business

Must not have received ULMS direct cash assistance or grants in the previous 6 months

Must not have more than 50 employees

Business must have been impacted by COVID-19

Application Process (2020 Round):

Applications available on ULMS website for first two weeks of October

Over 170 businesses applied in 2020 round

Selection-based process

What They Fund:

Direct cash assistance to minority-owned businesses

Operating costs impacted by COVID-19

What They Don't Fund:

Businesses with more than 50 employees

Non-minority-owned businesses

Businesses outside King County

Businesses that recently received ULMS assistance

Contact Information:

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

105 14th Ave, Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98122

206-461-3792

Info@UrbanLeague.org

Additional Notes: ULMS indicated intention to provide additional grant funding opportunities in the future. Recommended to monitor ULMS website and contact directly for information about new rounds or similar programs.

How to Apply

Application Process

2020 Round Application (Reference):

1. Monitor ULMS website for application availability announcements
2. Complete application during open application period (typically 2-week window)
3. Submit application through ULMS website
4. Selection process - ULMS reviews applications and selects awardees
5. Notification - Selected businesses notified of award
6. Fund distribution - Direct cash assistance transferred to selected businesses

Required Information:

Business ownership documentation (proof of Black or minority ownership)

Business location in King County

Employee count verification

COVID-19 impact documentation

Business information and contact details

Note: Current application details not available in provided materials. Contact ULMS directly for information about upcoming funding rounds.

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