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National · DemandStar · Little Rock, AR

RFA - 242181 - BUILD Academy Foundations Track Application

Due Aug 3, 2026·6 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
City Of Little Rock
Method
RFA
PIN
RFA-US.242181
Location
Little Rock, AR
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The City Of Little Rock is issuing an RFA for the BUILD Academy Foundations Track, a free 12-week entrepreneurship training program.
  • The program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage business owners in Little Rock, AR.
  • Classes will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center.
  • Applications are due by 2026-08-03.
  • Participants may miss no more than two classes during the 12-week program.

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Description

BUILD Academy Foundations Track is a free 12-week entrepreneurship training program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage business owners. Participants will strengthen their business foundations, develop a business plan, gain practical business skills, and connect with local resources to support long-term success. Classes will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Applicants selected for the program are expected to attend weekly sessions, complete workbook assignments, and actively participate throughout the cohort. Due to the cohort-based nature of the program, participants may miss no more than two (2) classes during the 12-week program.

Bid #: US.242181 · RFA · FY 2026 · Bid writer: Vitesh Patel · County: Pulaski County

Contact

Name
Vitesh Patel
Phone
(501) 371-6838
Address
Little Rock, AR
Full source recordfrom DemandStar
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City Of Little Rock
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RFA - 242181 - BUILD Academy Foundations Track Application
Due Date
Aug 3, 2026
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RFA - 242181 - BUILD Academy Foundations Track Application
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Aug 3, 2026
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No Pre-Bid Conference Data Found
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No
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Member ID
2534270
Account ID
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Bid Number
US.242181
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Vitesh Patel
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City Of Little Rock
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External Id
242181
Fiscal Year
2026
Bid Open Date
Aug 3, 2026
Scope Of Work
BUILD Academy Foundations Track is a free 12-week entrepreneurship training program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and early-stage business owners. Participants will strengthen their business foundations, develop a business plan, gain practical business skills, and connect with local resources to support long-term success. Classes will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center. Applicants selected for the program are expected to attend weekly sessions, complete workbook assignments, and actively participate throughout the cohort. Due to the cohort-based nature of the program, participants may miss no more than two (2) classes during the 12-week program.
Bid Identifier
RFA-US.242181
Bid Status Text
None
Broadcast Date
Jul 6, 2026
Distributed By
Bonfire
Is External Bid
Yes
Plan Blue Print
None
Bid Amt Optional
No
Show Planholders
No
Bid External Status
Active
Bid Sequence Number
0
Distribution Notes
None
External Agency URL
littlerock.bonfirehub.com
Bid Type Description
RFA
Bid Writer Account ID
2441065
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No
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Mail Order Only
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No
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Cat Review
At
Jul 23, 2026
Method
openrouter
Taxonomy
construction
Categorized By
llm

Source: DemandStar (bid DEMANDSTAR-541496), retrieved via the DemandStar (Euna) national bid aggregator. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.