Application Process
Welcome to the BBAO Grants page! Please take a moment to review the grant requirements carefully.
Applications will be accepted from October 1st to October 31st. You may apply for a grant or register for a workshop, but please note that applicants can only apply for one grant or program. All applicants are eligible to meet with a Subject Matter Expert. Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th.
For deeper clarity, the grant information session video can be found here: https://youtu.be/GXUbS7vXMCY
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at info@bbaoregon.org.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a for-profit business with at least 51% Black ownership.
- Must have active registration with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.
- Must currently operate in Portland, OR.
- Must submit the last two years of business tax returns, including Schedule C
Grant amount: $5,000
- Can be used to/for:
- Replenish or purchase
- Retail businesses
- Restaurants
- Caterers or catering company
- Confectioners (bakeries, candy, ice cream)
- Home businesses
Requirements
- Invoices from vendors must be submitted
- Payments will be made directly to vendors
- Submission of “paid” receipts
Grant Amount: $5,000Â
Technology grants may be used for:
- Website development
- Website updates
- Digital advertising
- Technology equipment
Requirements
- Must complete a 100-point digital audit
- Must use a BBAO-approved website vendor
- Submit invoices for purchasing digital advertising
Grant amount: $5,000
Examples of what the Emergency Grant can be used for:
- Broken windows or doors
- Graffiti
- Sign damage
- Security/prevention
- Operation expenses
- Weather-related damages
Requirements
- Must provide invoices from vendors
- Payments must be made directly to vendorsÂ
- Submit paid receipts
Grant Amount: $2,000
- Required documents
- Record keeping
- Virtual workshop
Requirements
- Current taxes (due)
- Delinquent taxes (past due)
- Access to a tax filing professional
Grant amount: $2,000
- Line of credit
- Business credit card
- Access to capital
- Virtual workshop
Requirements
- Business checking account
- Business savings account
- Application for line of credit
You will receive a:Â
- Subject Matter Expert
- Five hours of 1:1 assistance
- Virtual or in-person option
- Flexible scheduling
Requirements
- Must have a specific problemÂ
- Must adhere to the meeting schedule