Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant

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

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.

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.