Build Academy Foundations Track Program Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
RFA Release: July 6th, 2026
Deadline for Questions: July 27th, 2026
Application Deadline: August 3rd, 2026
Cohort Launch: September 3rd, 2026
Program Graduation: November 20th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Little Rock
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a vendor to provide services for the Build Academy Foundations Track Program. This program is a free 12-week entrepreneurship training initiative designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage business owners.
The selected vendor will support participants in strengthening their business foundations, developing a business plan, building practical business skills, and connecting with local resources that can support long-term success. The program is intended to increase business ownership and sustainability, support sound business practices, improve access to capital, contracting opportunities, and technical assistance, and strengthen the capacity of local businesses to create jobs and contribute to the local economy.
The program also aims to promote access to entrepreneurial education and resources within the community. Questions related to the solicitation must be submitted by July 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 27, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Little Rock. The work is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Business training or entrepreneurship education provider
- Experience delivering startup and small business development programs
- Capability to design and facilitate multi-week cohort-based training
- Strong knowledge of business planning, capital access, and technical assistance resources
- Established presence or partnerships in Arkansas or the Little Rock region
- Experience working with public sector or economic development agencies
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