OpenFlorida programOpen to for-profit businesses

Comcast RISE Grant

ComcastNo deadline listed$5,000 – $10,000

Does this fit your business?

Comcast RISE is a private grant program for minority-owned small businesses that have been operating for at least one year and are located in a Comcast service area. It awards $5,000 to $10,000 plus marketing and technology services. If your business is not minority-owned, is less than a year old, or sits outside a Comcast service area, do not apply.

Best for
Minority-owned small businesses, Businesses at least one year old, Businesses located in a Comcast service area, Retail, food, healthcare, or arts businesses
Not for
Nonprofits, Businesses owned by people who are not minorities, Businesses younger than one year, Businesses outside Comcast service areas
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
0
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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ManufacturingLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Reserved for minority-owned businesses, which your profile does not…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Expansion, Equipment, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses
Award range
$5,000 – $10,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000, and awards may also include marketing services, consulting, media placements, creative production, and technology upgrades.
Who can apply for this grant?
Minority-owned, for-profit small businesses that are U.S.-based (Florida is eligible), have been in business for at least one year, and are located in a Comcast service area.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The program accepts small businesses generally, but it does not publish whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program accepts small-business applicants only, and nonprofits are not eligible.

Summary

Private Comcast program giving $5,000–$10,000 grants plus marketing/consulting services and technology upgrades to minority-owned small businesses. Applicants must be U.S.-based, in business at least 1 year, and located in a Comcast service area; Florida businesses are eligible.

About this grant

Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength, Empowerment) provides grants, marketing services, and technology upgrades to small businesses owned by people of color. Includes consulting, media placements, and creative production.

Who can apply

Minority-owned small business

U.S.-based (Florida eligible)

In business for at least 1 year

Located in Comcast service area

Demographic focus: minority

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Minority owned

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