$15K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Provides grants to Houston small businesses for technical assistance, business plan development, and capital access support. Administered through the Houston Business Development Corporation in partnership with the city.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be located within Houston city limits
2.50 or fewer full-time employees
3.Business must have operated for at least 1 year
4.Grant for technical assistance, training, or planning costs
5.Priority: minority-owned, women-owned, and underserved businesses
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