NOW CLOSED: WSMA Spring 2024 Grant Opportunity

Urban Gig Economy- Tools and Resources for Assisting Gig Entrepreneurs with their Small Businesses

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 support from the Washington State Department of Commerce, WSMA is opening this statewide grant opportunity to fund nonprofit organizations in urban settings that provide business training, technical assistance and access to financing for the smallest businesses in Washington state, with particular focus on those operating in the gig economy.

Important Dates and Information

• Application Due Date: The application is due on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:00pm NOW CLOSED
• Full Program Guidelines (PDF): For those of you who prefer the Guidelines in PDF, you can find those HERE (opens in new tab/page).
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - Opens in new tab/page).
• ‍Information Session Video Replay is available HERE (Opens in new tab/page).
• Grant Portal Walkthrough Video Replay is available HERE (Opens in new tab/page).
• PowerPoint slides from the Information Session (PDF- Opens in new tab/page).
• 2024 Spring Fund Request Form (Word - automatically downloads) (PDF - Opens in new tab/page)
• 2024 Spring Fund Request Form SAMPLE (PDF - Opens in a new tab/page)
• Need technical assistance support? Schedule an appointment with Grant & Project Specialist HERE (Opens in new tab/page).