Award Process
TIMELINE
- April 11: Grant Application Opens
- April 25: Grant Application Deadline, 11:59PM
- April 26: Applications reviewed for baseline eligibility
- April 27-30: Applications reviewed by Selection Committee
- May 2: Selection Committee convenes to decide awards
- May 4: Applications selected to receive award announced
- May 5-31: Grant Agreement negotiations with selected Applicant
- June 1-15: Grant Agreement executed for signature
EVALUATION CRITERIA
This grant program is competitive. Applications that meet baseline eligibility requirements, will move forward in the process to be reviewed by a small selection committee using an evaluation matrix that includes the following criteria: community reach and intent to serve diverse populations, a well-presented plan for building the Small Business Digital Navigator project, demonstrated understanding of small business digital training/support needs, and demonstrated experience or plan to award micro-grants.