WSMA 2026-27 Statewide Grant Program: Collaborative Projects

Thanks to the Washington State Department of Commerce, this cycle will fund collaborative projects that engage 2-5 strategic partners capable of innovating, reaching new entrepreneurs, leveraging expertise, and adapting existing resources to deliver comprehensive business services to Washington-based microenterprises.

WSMA is dedicated to strengthening business technical assistance providers as they collaborate with economic development partners to support Washington's smallest businesses in achieving sustainable, equitable, and financial growth. If your organization wants to build your professional network, expand the reach of your services, and/or develop a pilot that could lead to future grant opportunities from other grantors, this grant may be worth exploring.

For programmatic support, please contact Lisa Smith, WSMA Executive Director, at lisa@wamicrobiz.org and Catherine Borgeson, WSMA Grant Specialist, at catherine@wamicrobiz.org.

For additional technical support with the grant portal, please get in touch with catherine@wamicrobiz.org.

‍Important Dates and Information

• Application Due Date: Friday, October 16, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST
• WSMA Grant Portal Opens: on or before September 18, 2026
• Statewide Grant Program Information Session: September 22, 2026. Watch the video replay on the WSMA YouTube Channel.
  
  • Slide deck: PDF Download‍
• WSMA Grant Portal Walkthrough: September 23, 2026. Watch the video replay on the WSMA YouTube Channel.

Grant Materials:

• Statewide Grant Program Guidelines: PDF Download‍
• Statewide Grant Application Instructions: PDF Download and Microsoft Word Download
• Required Statewide Grant Fund Request Form: Microsoft Excel Download‍
• Statewide Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): PDF Download