Applications are Open for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready WBC Grant Opportunity
AWBC is seeking to partner with 20 Women’s Business Centers* with the purpose of recruiting registered users into the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) platform.
VSBDR provides an online curriculum designed to give small businesses the personalized tools to succeed in today’s digital world. This mission presents an ideal opportunity for WBCs to help close the digital skills gap with their clients.
In it's fifth round, AWBC is increasing the WBC and VSBDR partnership further by awarding 20 WBCs up to $20,000 in grant funds to help reach a target goal of 250 small businesses per grantee into the VSBDR program and enhance engagement with the platform.
*A Women’s Business Center is defined as an organization that provides free or low cost training, counseling, and access to capital for women starting and/or growing their businesses. A current OWBO WBC award is not mandatory for eligibility.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 7, 2025