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Fund a cohort of BIPOC entrepreneurs to plan and implement solidarity economy enterprises that meet local needs through the practice of democracy and self-determination, environmental sustainability, equity, and by creating new models and hope for what is possible in community-centered economies. This funding will provide grants, technical assistance, and group learning. It will build off of the New Economy Washington Fellowship led by Front and Centered &People’s Economy Lab.
This proposal is being evaluated
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Under $500,000
Evaluation notes:
✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.
✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction.
✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor.
✅ This idea would not incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: Proposal is for capacity building and would identify future funding sources to support programming.
Other notes: OED invests in business technical assistance and other programs for small businesses. One-on-one consultation is provided by OED small business. It collaborates with Office of Sustainability and Environment in the green/clean economy.
Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.
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