Comcast Revives its Small Business Grant Initiative

Small businesses across the nation are receiving a boost, with several grant programs offering financial assistance and resources to help them grow and thrive. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable grant programs currently available.

Comcast RISE Grant Program

Comcast is launching a new round of funding through its Comcast RISE grant program, offering a total of $500,000 in grants. The program will award 500 total grants, with 100 earmarked for each city or geographic area. The Comcast RISE program provides technology upgrades, marketing support, media opportunities, coaching, and educational resources. The application period runs from May 1 through May 31.

New York City's Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program

The New York City Department of Small Business Services has announced a new grant program to support small businesses in flood zones. The Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program offers grants of $5,000 to eligible businesses. To qualify, businesses must first schedule a free assessment with the city. The program, in collaboration with NYC Emergency Management and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, aims to teach business owners what to do in the event of a flood and should help about 480 small businesses throughout the city.

Small Business Grant Program

The Small Business Grant program offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to eligible businesses. No specific information about the cities covered by this program was found.

Allstate Main Street Grant Program

Allstate is sponsoring a grant program for small businesses and nonprofits on the city's South and West sides of Chicago. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a positive community impact, such as job creation or making essential services more accessible. The program will award at least ten grants of between $5,000 and $25,000 to eligible companies and organizations. The application period is open now through April 30.

Merchant Maverick Opportunity Grants for Kid Entrepreneurs

Merchant Maverick recently unveiled its Opportunity Grants for Kid Entrepreneurs, offering $2,000 grants to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 10 and 18. To qualify, businesses must have a business address located within the United States, have at least six months in business, and be majority-run by someone in the target age group. The application period is now open and will close on May 31, 2024.

BRF's Expanded Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program

BRF, based in Shreveport, Louisiana, has received two grants worth a total of $2 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. The funding will be used to expand its Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP), providing startup services like funding strategies and mentorship.

In these challenging times, these grant programs offer a much-needed lifeline to small businesses across the United States. Whether you're a young entrepreneur, a business owner in a flood zone, or a small business in need of capital, there are resources available to help you succeed.