Grants & Programs

Which is the right grant / program for me?

Applications Open for 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Grants & Programs! Please take a moment to review the requirements below carefully.

Applications will be accepted from October 1st to October 31st. You may apply for a grant or register for a program workshop, but please note that applicants can only apply for one grant OR one program. ALL applicants are eligible to apply for Direct Technical Assistance and meet with a Subject Matter Expert. Grant recipients and program participants will be notified by November 15th.

Please review FAQ section of the grant information session video, found here

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 (>2 years).
  • Must submit the last two years of business tax returns, including Schedule C

These grants & programs were made possible by Prosper Portland / Reimagine Oregon Fund.

  • Must be a for profit business with at least 51% Black ownership
  • Must have active registeration with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office
  • Operating in Portland, OR (>2 years)
  • Must submit the last two years of business tax returns, including schedule C (these can be found on personal tax returns)

Once open visit bbaoregon.org/grants and click the tab you want (inventory, etc). Next, use the ‘apply now’ button associated to apply for the selected grant/program.

We will have a grant & program applications open on this page from Oct 1st to 31st. If open period and unable to apply please email us at info@bbaoregon.org.

No. You have to choose one or the other. Currently you can apply for one grant OR one program workshop per grant cycle.

Once approved you can schedule up to 5 (1hr) meetings with your Subject Matter Expert.

Yes, eligible Subject Matter Experts can apply for BBAO  grants / programs.

Not at this time. These grants are for existing Black businesses in Portland, OR.

*Must currently operate in Portland, OR (>2 years).

If local considering checking out [BUF] Black United Fund for their grants & programs offerings. Linked here to learn more about all their programs.

No, these grants & programs are separately funded from the grant programs offered at NAMC and MESO. Linked below to learn more about both programs.

NAMC – National Association of Minority Contractors

MESO – Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

BBAO has a roster of vetted Subject Matter Experts. Our BRE staff will assign based on your business needs.

Additionally if you have a SME you would like to nominate/refer or you are interested in becoming one please apply here.

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Grant Applications Notice

Thank you for your interest in our grants.

More grant applications will open up in Q1 of 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

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