Small Business Management Program Scholarships
Funding Amount
$500 (reduced cost; regular program cost $1,800)
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 23, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
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Other requirements
- Currently operating or planning to begin selling products/services beyond Portland region
- In business for at least 2 years
- Have at least one full-time employee
- Seeking strategic growth track
Overview
A 10-month comprehensive business training and scholarship program offered through a partnership between the Portland Metro Chamber and Portland Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon metro area
Award Details:
- Number of Scholarships: Up to 12 small businesses per year
- Cost to Participants: $500 (regularly $1,800)
- Included Benefits:
- 10-month business training program
- Three-hour classes monthly
- One-on-one advisory sessions monthly
- Complimentary Portland Metro Chamber small business membership for 2 years
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently operating or planning to begin selling products/services beyond Portland region
- In business for at least 2 years
- Have at least one full-time employee
- Seeking strategic growth track
- Small business owners
Program Focus Areas:
- Sourcing capital and financing
- Financial management
- Marketing
- Human resources and hiring
- Exploring new markets
- Mission-critical aspects of running a business
- Increasing revenue
- Improving operations
- Hiring great employees
Program History:
- Hundreds of Portland businesses have completed the program
- Proven track record of success
Funding Source: Bank of America (generous grant support)
Contact:
- Becca McCulloch, Portland Metro Chamber
- portlandmetrochamber.com
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Timeline:
- Deadline: October 23 (annual)
- No cost to apply
- $500 charge only if accepted into program
Application Method: Apply online at portlandmetrochamber.com
Required Information:
- Business ownership details
- Years in business
- Number of employees
- Business goals and growth aspirations
- (Specific requirements found on application portal)
Program Commitment:
- Attend 3-hour class monthly
- Participate in one-on-one advisory session monthly
- 10-month program duration
Contact for Questions:
- Becca McCulloch, Portland Metro Chamber
- Reference: portlandmetrochamber.com for contact details
What Portland Business Alliance actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Oregon 100%.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Small businesses
- Workforce development
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