MassDevelopment Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) Grant Program – Minority Business Focus
MassDevelopment SBTA grants fund nonprofit organizations that provide direct technical assistance to small businesses including minority-owned firms; in FY2025 $6.7M awarded to 73 organizations helping 4,740 businesses unlock $117M in capital; historically focused on businesses in Gateway Cities and underserved communities; minority-owned businesses in under-resourced areas are a primary target population; businesses access services through funded nonprofits rather than applying directly to MassDevelopment.
About this program
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Eligibility
Minority-owned and other small businesses in Massachusetts, particularly in Gateway Cities and low/moderate-income communities; access services through MassDevelopment-funded nonprofit technical assistance providers.
Requirements
- Minority-owned small business in Massachusetts
- Access technical assistance through a MassDevelopment SBTA-funded nonprofit organization
- Find local technical assistance providers at massdevelopment.com