Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) Program - Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub

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Central Michigan University Research Corporation

Foundation One-time Small Business Grants Grants for Startups Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses Economic Services Grants

Funding Amount

Approximately $2.7 million per grantee

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Program Status: Awarded February 28, 2024; ongoing implementation

Funding Source: Governor Gretchen Whitmer's initiative in collaboration with Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); backed by President Biden's American Rescue Plan

Geographic Scope: Great Lakes Bay Region (Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties)

Award Amount: Average $2.7 million per grantee (27 selected statewide from 80 applicants requesting over $275 million total)

Program Purpose: Expand and improve resources for small business support, with focus on economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs

Services Provided:

One-on-one coaching
Cohort-based learning and accelerators
Capital access and financing support
Networking events
Mentor matchmaking
Partner referrals
Pitch competitions
Statewide resource navigation

Physical Resources:

Flexible conference and office spaces in Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, and Mt. Pleasant
SVRC Marketplace for product sales opportunities
Harrison City Market (expanded service areas: Clare, Gladwin, Osceola counties)

Partner Organizations:

Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC)
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC)
Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC)
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Bay Future
Midland Business Alliance
Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
Saginaw Future

Key Contacts:

Email: info@cmurc.com
Phone: 989.202.6036
Website: cmurc.com/glbsbh

Notable Event: Mt. Pleasant facility grand opening held June 26, 2024

What Central Michigan University Research Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 31
Total given: $797K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,660–$101K

By dollars: Michigan >99%, Washington <1%. Top recipient cities: Saginaw, MI; Mt Pleasant, MI; Bay City, MI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.