‍NOW CLOSED - WSMA Spring 2023 Grant Opportunity: Urban Gig Economy - Examining Business Needs and Priorities

The Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) is dedicated to strengthening business technical assistance providers as they engage with economic development partners to support the smallest businesses to grow sustainably, equitably and financially throughout Washington state.

Thanks to the support from the Washington State Department of Commerce, WSMA is opening this statewide grant opportunity to fund nonprofit organizations in urban settings. This quick deployment of very small focused grants (total of $80,000 available for all grants) is targeted toward nonprofits working in urban communities with gig entrepreneurs and are familiar with the conditions in which they are operating.

Important Dates and Information

• Application Timeline: The application is due on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5pm‍
• ‍Full Program Guidelines (PDF): For those of you who prefer the Guidelines in PDF, you can find those HERE
• ‍Information Session March 15, 2023: Urban Gig Economy Grant FAQs
• Grant Portal Walkthrough March 17: Grant Portal Walkthrough Video
• 2023 Fund Request Form (Word) (PDF)