How much funding does USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave provide?

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When is the deadline for USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave?

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Who is eligible for USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave?

Eligible applicants: Small businesses seeking to scale procurement capabilities.

How often is USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave offered?

USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave runs on an annual cycle.

USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Foundation Annual Grants for Hispanic Nonprofits Small Business Grants Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Small businesses seeking to scale procurement capabilities

Other requirements

Certified Hispanic entrepreneurs
Geographic Scope: United States

Overview

Program Name: USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave (formerly USHCC Supplier Development Pilot Program with Blue Wave)

Funder: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund with investment support from the Kroger Foundation and JP Morgan

A supplier development program launched in 2022 that deepens the core capabilities of certified entrepreneurs to meet the most competitive international standards in procurement.

Program Details:

Graduated 23 Hispanic suppliers in spring 2023
Provides pragmatic and proven methodology using Blue Wave's framework
Enables participants to take on competitive and global contracts

Program Components:

Personalized assessment of areas for improvement
Procurement profile updates
Competitive marketplace positioning
Training on international procurement standards

Eligible Applicants:

Certified Hispanic entrepreneurs
Small businesses seeking to scale procurement capabilities

Geographic Scope: United States

Funding Partners:

Kroger Foundation
JP Morgan

Contact Information:

Phone: (202) 842-1212
Email: info@ushcc.com
Address: 750 17th St. NW, Ste 825, Washington D.C. 20006

What United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $199K
Median grant: $29K
Range: $16K–$125K

By dollars: California 78%, Illinois 14%, Texas 8%. Top recipient cities: Santa Rosa, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Chicago, IL.

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