Pure Michigan Business Connect Access and Certification Grant

Program Objectives

The program has three objectives:

Increase supplier access to local and global procurement opportunities.
Improve competitiveness in advanced manufacturing for Michigan’s small businesses.
Enhance supplied capabilities and open doors to new industry verticals.

ELIGIBILITY

Up to $15,000 in assistance is available to offset 75 percent of pre-approved expenses per fiscal year. The company will pay for the certification or software and MEDC will reimburse funds after receiving valid proof of payment. Companies must meet the following eligibility criteria to qualify for a PMBC grant:

Be in accordance with the U.S. Small Business Association’s size standards for small businesses
Provide an employer identification number (EIN) linked to a Michigan address with full-time employees in Michigan
Demonstrate potential for increased business, should the grant application be approved

PMBC Access and Certification Grant is not eligible to support Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, cybersecurity or National Institute of Standards and Technology certification. To apply for cybersecurity related grants, such as proposal writing services and the CyberSmart Defense Cyber Security program, visit here.

MEDC’s International Trade MI-STEP Grant program considers industrial certifications (ISO9001 and AS9100, etc.) intending to be used to respond to international purchasing opportunities as an eligible expense and would be a better fit for companies seeking those certifications. Please visit here for more information on MI-STEP.

Application Forms

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ALLOWABLE USES OF PMBC ACCESS AND CERTIFICATION GRANT

The program funds may be approved for:

Industrial certification
Software access to procurement/bid site
Other procurement barriers as approved by review committee that are not based on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin

RESULTS REPORTING

Grantees must be able to determine the economic impact of this support quarterly for at least 24 months after receiving the grant funds.

Questions?

For questions, contact PMBC's grant manager, Erica Gary at garye3@michigan.org