Accelerate Columbus 2027

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
RFQ033090
State
Ohio
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from columbus.bonfirehub.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

The City of Columbus, Department of Development is seeking applications from individuals, firms, and organizations to administer small-business, entrepreneur, and non-profit training programs and services as part of Accelerate Columbus 2027, with applications due July 22, 2026. The program targets small businesses and non-profits located within Columbus city boundaries—specifically businesses with 15 or fewer W-2 employees and non-profits providing direct services to households below the ALICE threshold.

Applicants will deliver structured training, advising, and technical assistance to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as existing non-profit organizations. The program is now in its sixth year and addresses gaps identified in the City's Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and Columbus Small Business Agenda.

Opportunity text

Now in its 6th year, the City of Columbus, Department of Development's ("City") Accelerate Columbus 2027: Administering Small Business, Entrepreneur and Non-profit Training Programs and Services ("Program"). The City is seeking applications from individuals, firms, and/or organizations ("Applicants") to provide programs/services to small businesses and non-profits on behalf of the City as part of the Program. The goal of the Accelerate Columbus program is to provide structured training, advising, and technical assistance to both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small businesses located within the boundaries of the City of Columbus that have 15 or fewer W-2 employees, as well as existing non-profit organizations located within the boundaries of the City of Columbus providing direct services to Households below the ALICE threshold . This Program plays a strategic role in meeting gaps identified in the City's Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and resulting Columbus Small Business Agenda.

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