Small Business Support Hubs 1.0: Compliance

The first iteration of the Small Business Support Hub Program received approval by the Michigan Strategic Fund in June 2023, following the passage of the $75 million Small Business Smart Zones and Business Accelerators initiative by the Michigan legislature. The program was funded by a one-time appropriation using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to create and operate programs to support small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Through a competitive application process, 27 Support Hubs across the state were selected to help entrepreneurs navigate Michigan’s small business ecosystem and gain awareness of federal, state and local resources.

Find Awarded Small Business Support Hubs Here

The selected Support Hubs will continue to serve customers through September 30, 2026. Read about SBSH impact here: https://www.michiganbusiness.org/news/2024/02/small-business-support-hubs/.

Support Hubs have until September 30, 2026 to complete all federal complicate documents. Please refer to the list of documents below. 

For fiscal year 2027, a new source of funding for Small Business Support Hubs has been announced. For more information visit the Small Business Support Hubs 2.0 webpage.

Resources for Small Business Support Hubs Awardees

Program Fact Sheet

SBSH Application

SBSH FAQ

SBSH Program Guidelines

Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19 (CDFI Investment, Qualified Census, Rural Counties) Map

Michigan Strategic Fund Background Certification

Positive Timekeeping for Federal Funds

SBSH Quarterly Reporting Template.xlsx

Semi Annual Time and Effort Certification.pdf

Exhibit D-2 - Budget Modification Request.pdf

Milestone Two Instructions for Hubs.pdf

SBSH Success Story Form.pdf

Milestone Two Budget Modification Template Narrative.xlsx

2025 SBSH Revised Template PowerPoint.pdf

Expense Template for Milestone Three.xlsx

All Hub Office Hours - Meeting Notes & Guidance.pdf