The SBAM Foundation
The SBAM Foundation (SBAMF) is a 501(c) 3 Type 1 supporting organization of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). Our primary objectives include:
- Supporting the mission of SBAM; “The success of Michigan small businesses”
- Research, publications, content development, and programming in connection with entrepreneurship
- Training, education, and support services for small businesses in Michigan particularly those belonging to marginalized and economically challenged communities
- In depth analysis of the entrepreneurial environment in Michigan via the Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card
To learn more about the SBAM Foundation, please visit our website.
The Small Business Association of Michigan
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and supports small businesses across the state. SBAM provides its members with access to resources, education, networking, discounts, and political influence. With more than 32,000 members, from virtually every industry vertical, SBAM is the largest, state-based small business association in the United States.
To learn more about the Small Business Association of Michigan, please visit our website.
The Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program, administered by the SBAM Foundation and made possible through funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is accessible to eligible small businesses in Michigan. To qualify for the SBSH Grant Program, businesses must:
- Operate within Michigan.
- Employ fewer than 500 individuals.
- Be registered as a FOR-PROFIT enterprise. (Please note: MEDC regulations do not allow NON-PROFIT organizations to participate in this program.)
- Demonstrate disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Complete the Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program Application.
The SBAM Foundation is exclusively responsible for evaluating business eligibility based on the information provided by applicants in the Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) Grant Program Application.