Government-funded programs. Community-level impact.
Roads helps agencies turn funding into technical assistance, business support, outreach and measurable results. Eligible businesses may receive Roads technical assistance at no cost through participating programs.
For small business owners
Many Roads programs are funded by government agencies and offered at no cost to participating businesses. Technical assistance, financial guidance and certifications, all free through the program.
For government agencies
Roads can identify the funding opportunity, write the grant, design the program and implement it. The municipality provides the authority. Roads does everything else. Roads is also 1GPA certified.
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Roads is running programs right now. If your business is in one of these areas, you may qualify for free technical assistance funded by the government.
A full record of programs Roads has completed across states, industries and funding sources. Agencies can request full documentation and references.
Small Business Hero Award
Roads gives the Small Business Hero Award to owners whose work makes their community stronger, and shares their story so it can inspire the next entrepreneur. Two of the 2025 honorees.
Suryatech · Clean energy
Recognized for his innovative spirit, his commitment to sustainability and his contribution to the community through clean energy solutions.
Watch Mayur’s story0:33
House of Art & Craft · Arts and handmade experiences
Recognized for building an inclusive space where creativity inspires joy, self-expression and community.
Watch Steysy’s story0:54 · In Spanish1GPA
Municipalities and government agencies can contract Roads directly without going through a full RFP process.
Roads can write the grant to fund it, design the program and run it. The municipality authorizes, Roads handles everything else.
Roads has done this across Massachusetts, Texas, Vermont and Washington State under different regulatory frameworks without losing consistency in any program.
Talk to Roads about launching a programIn the field
Every program Roads runs happens face to face. Cohort sessions, one-on-one advising and graduations, side by side with the business owners and community partners each program serves.
Business owners and the Roads team after a cohort session.
A working session with the association in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Participants celebrate the close of the Chelsea cohort.
Whether you are a small business or a government agency, Roads responds within one business day.
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