Request for Proposals for Microenterprise Assistance Programs (US)

Deadline: 4-Jan-21

Grays Harbor County has issued a Request for Proposals for Microenterprise Assistance Programs to interested and qualified agencies.

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Microenterprise Assistance programs:

Direct assistance to microenterprise businesses;
Technical assistance to microenterprise businesses.
Priority will be given to programs who can demonstrate capacity and procedures are in place to prioritize the most vulnerable small businesses and those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. In consideration for continuity of service delivery and investment into agency capacity and infrastructure priority will be given to current County contractors who provide similar contracted services, provided the contractor is currently in good standing with the County.

Funding Information

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Microenterprise assistance grant amount up to $90,000;
Microenterprise Technical assistance grant amount up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria

Experience operating programs for small businesses or concrete plan to increase capacity to operate these programs.
Be in good standing with all of its grantors/funders and demonstrate sound financial practices.
Proof of current WA business license and 501c3 status.
Capacity to keep the detailed program and fiscal records necessary for grant reporting.
Capacity to operate the program on a cost-reimbursement basis.
Fiscal management system compliant with government accounting systems.
Ability to comply with the insurance requirements of the contract.
Demonstrate working partnerships with local business networks and other relevant providers.
Receive and incorporate ongoing updates, tools, and best practices from the Department of Commerce and Grays Harbor County Public Health and Social Services.
Ability to successfully manage funding over the course of the grant term.
Application Process

Date Issue RFP: December 17, 2020;
Proposals Due: January 4, 2021;
Proposal Subcommittee Review: Week of January 4, 2021;
Recommendations provided to BOCC: January 2021;
Agency Contract Development Process: January 2021;
Service Start Date: February 2021.
Application Process

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Grays Harbor County is requesting proposals from eligible entities to provide microenterprise assistance program activities utilizing Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds for the contract period February 2021 – January 2022.
All contracts will be for twelve-month periods with the option to renew contingent on performance and available funding. Please respond to the areas of interest and submit to Grays Harbor County Housing staff to be considered.
For more information, visit http://www.healthygh.org/directory/cdbgcv1