The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is a leader in strengthening the economy and improving the lives of all Americans. We support job growth and economic expansion through a network of MBDA business centers, collaboration with federal, state and local government agencies, and strategic partnerships. We support job growth and economic expansion through a network of MBDA business centers, collaboration with federal, state and local government agencies, and strategic partnerships.
Free Money & Services
There are free resources, and services are available to small businesses in Washington State. Each one has specific requirements and many are for specific types of businesses or industries.
Awards and Prizes
Some organizations that assist small business have annual awards or contests. Prizes can include recognition, money, or other useful resources.
These organizations host awards and contests specifically for small minority or women-owned businesses.
- African Chamber of Pacific NW
- Business Impact NW
- El Centro de la Raza
- Ethnic Chamber Coalition
- Filipino Chamber of Pacific NW
- Greater Seattle Business Association
- Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber
- Korean American Chamber, WA
- National Association of Minority Contractors - Washington Chapter
- Women in Construction – Chapter 143
- Women in Construction – Chapter 60
- Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council
- Puget Sound Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Tabor 100
- Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (Tacoma)
- Washington Center for Women in Business
- Commission on Hispanic Affairs
- Women Business Owners
- Women’s Business Center – Spokane
- Women in Transportation – Puget Sound
- Yakima Hispanic Chamber
Small Business Free Services & Grants
Some organizations receive grants to assist small businesses. These grants can help pay for business counseling, business services like management, marketing or financial training.
Free Business Advice, Training and Counseling
This association, otherwise known as the Counselors to America's Small Business, is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide, including Washington State. Services are free.
The Washington SBDC promotes economic vitality within Washington communities by providing expert business advising, demand-driven training, and applied research to existing businesses and entrepreneurs. The SBDC is a cooperative effort of Washington State University, other educational institutions, economic development organizations and the US Small Business Administration.
Established in 1977, Alliance of People with disAbilities is located in King County, Washington. At the Alliance, they work hard to make our community more accessible, inclusive, and usable for everyone. Programs are open to people with all types of disAbilities. The Alliance also offers free consultation to small business owners to make businesses more accessible to people of all abilities. Contact them at www.disabilitypride.org or 206-545-7059 for more information.
Grants
- Grants.gov
- Impact Washington - Open Manufacturing Grants and Loans
- Kiva US Loan
- Washington State Department of Ecology - Public Participation Grants
- USDA Rural Development Grants
- National Association for the Self-Employed
- National Endowment for the Arts
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- SBA State Trade Expansion Program - STEP
- US Department of Commerce Grants and Opportunities
- US Economic Development Administration
- US Small Business Administration (SBA) Grants
- Washington State Department of Commerce Grants and Loans
- Washington State Microenterprise Association
If your organization offers free services for small businesses and is not listed above, please email us at omwbewebadmin@omwbe.wa.gov to have your services listed here.
