Empower Digital Grant
Welcome to MGCC's online application portal!
If you’ve used Submittable before and have an existing account, you will need to enter your login credentials. If it’s your first time using Submittable, you will need to create a new account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. ALL communications regarding your application will go through Submittable. Please make note of your username and password for your Submittable account. We encourage you to log in and check your (1) application's status and (2) message center periodically to ensure you don't miss any updates. Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable account is one that you check regularly.
If you have any technical issues on Submittable, please visit the Help Center or submit a support ticket. For any other questions regarding the applications, please contact MGCC at empowerdigital@massgcc.com.
Program Overview
The Empower Digital Grant provides funding for the needs of eligible Massachusetts-based small businesses seeking relevant capital expenses, tools, and services to develop their digital capabilities in partnership with a Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) provide. MGCC will administer grants for up to $5,000 for digital services and up to $5,000 for digital capacity-building capital expenses.
Additional consideration will be given to businesses owned by women, minorities, immigrants, non-native English speakers, U.S. Military Veterans, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+, low-to-moderate income owners, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and businesses operating in Gateway Cities.
These funds were appropriated through the Commonwealth’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) and will be administered by MGCC. These funds will be made available for eligible businesses until funding is fully disbursed.
To download and review full details on the program's application, click here.