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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Latino Small Business Capital Access Program (CAP)

Funder: District Bridges in partnership with the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)

Geographic Scope: Washington, DC

Focus Areas:

  • Capital access for business development

  • Support for Spanish-speaking minority-owned businesses

  • Grant application assistance and technical support
  • Eligibility:

  • Spanish-speaking business owners

  • Minority-owned businesses

  • Small businesses seeking capital for growth and development
  • What the Program Provides:

  • Advisory services

  • Support in accessing capital for business development goals

  • Grant application assistance

  • Multilingual support (Spanish and other languages)

  • Help with business capacity development
  • Background:
    Developed in partnership with the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) to address barriers minority-owned businesses face in accessing capital. The program emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic when District Bridges successfully helped 7+ Spanish-speaking businesses secure over $42,599 in recovery microgrants, with additional Spanish-speaking businesses securing over $81,000 in total grant funding.

    Contact: District Bridges, 3400 11th St. NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20010

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    District Bridges provides direct assistance with grant applications:

    • District Bridges staff work directly with Spanish-speaking business owners
    • Staff explain grant requirements and the concept of grants as non-repayable capital
    • Assistance is provided in native Spanish language
    • Support includes completing all necessary application materials
    • District Bridges identifies relevant grant opportunities and assists with submission

    Note: Specific application deadlines and requirements vary by funding source. Contact District Bridges for current opportunities and timelines.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessesminority-businesseshispanic

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