BALTIMORE, MD (Feb. 13, 2023) – Entrepreneurs in the Baltimore area are invited to apply for a BGE Energizing Small Business Grant of $20,000, presented in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Hello Alice, a free, multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow. Applications are open through March 24, 2023.
Since the program’s inception in 2021, BGE, GEN and Hello Alice have together awarded a total of $8 million in grants to nearly 400 small businesses. These grants are administered through GEN's Small Business Grants Program, which has connected entrepreneurs with more than $15 million in funding since 2020.
How to apply
Interested business owners can apply at bge.helloalice.com. For technical assistance while completing the applications, contact alice@helloalice.com.
Eligibility details
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a BGE Energizing Small Business Grant:
- · For-profit business located within BGE's service area;
- · Existing BGE electric and/or gas customer with positive BGE credit history;
- · In good standing (or on the way to) with the State of Maryland;
- · Maximum of 25 employees (full-time, part-time, contractors);
- · Maximum annual gross revenue of $7 million; and
- · Demonstrated need of funding to support business and serve customers.
Visit Hello Alice for more information and to submit an application.