Applications Now Open! - Comcast RISE Grant

 

This program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth.

Hacienda CDC is partnering with Comcast to get the word out about Comcast RISE, a grant program for small businesses that opens June 1st! 

This program was created in 2020 to help small businesses hard hit by COVID-19 recover and thrive. As small businesses transition from pandemic recovery to a focus on expansion and growth, Comcast will continue its efforts in 2023 to help an even broader range of small businesses while focusing on diversity, inclusion, and community investment. 

 “We are thrilled to partner with Comcast to help spread the word about Comcast RISE and make sure small businesses know about this opportunity and submit an application,” says Ernesto Fonseca, Hacienda’s CEO. Year-round Hacienda helps entrepreneurs who are interested in starting or growing a business with technical assistance and connection to resources through our Empresarios program.  

Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment. Comcast will award grant packages to 100 small businesses in Multnomah County, including those owned by women, people of color, and individuals committed to uplifting their local communities. Valued at approximately $40,000, the grant packages will include the following: 

  • Business consultation services 

  • Education resources 

  • $5,000 monetary grant 

  • Creative production, media, and technology makeovers 

From June 1-30, 2023, small businesses in Multnomah County can learn more and apply for Comcast RISE at  www.ComcastRISE.com. We will be hosting drop-in application hours at Portland Mercado and the Cully Learning Center in June. Stay tuned for dates and times! 

Comcast will notify the winner in August. 

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Begin the application process…

 
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