Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. This year, Comcast RISE will award 500 recipients in five cities with a grant package that includes business consultation services, educational resources, monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.
From June 1-30, eligible small businesses in Baltimore, Detroit, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland can apply for the Comcast RISE program.
Eligible business owners can visit ComcastRISE.com to fill out an application. The application period will open on June 1, 2023, and close on June 30, 2023. Businesses that are selected to receive a grant will be notified in August 2023.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
Established business operations for three or more years
100 or less full-time or part-time employees
Business is independently owned and operated
AREAS AVAILABLE:
Baltimore, MD (City of Baltimore)
Detroit, MI (Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County)
Memphis, TN (Shelby County)
Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)
Portland, OR (Multnomah County)
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
501c3 organizations, chamber organizations, educational institutions, political advertisers, marijuana dispensaries, manufacturers or retailers of drug paraphernalia, virtual MVPDs, Internet Service Providers and resellers, gun manufacturers or retailers, fireworks manufacturers or retailers, tobacco/vape manufacturers or retailers, illegal products or services providers, adult entertainment companies (including, but not limited to gentlemen’s clubs, adult toy stores, adult magazines, and adult programming services), and ride sharing service providers (including independent contractors of ride sharing companies) are NOT eligible to apply. In addition, faith-based organizations and prior Comcast RISE recipients are not eligible to apply.
For more information on this funding opportunity, please visit: Comcast RISE
