SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS
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City of Columbus seeks applicants to provide training and technical assistance programs for small businesses and nonprofits under the Accelerate Columbus 2027 initiative. The program supports entrepreneurs and organizations serving low-income households within city limits.
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.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 18th 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 30th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 22nd 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed Proposal Signature Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| References | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Appendix | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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