Grant Assistance for New Community-Focused Businesses in Urban Areas

Get 500 hours of free business consultation and up to $1,000 in grant assistance for if you own a new community business.

When to apply:

No deadline, on-going program. Applications are due by the 15th of each month.

You should apply if you

Have a business that operates in an Urban Area.

Are a resident or invested member of the community which your organization serves.

Are a start-up, for-profit business in operation for less than 3 years. Businesses in the planning stages are also welcomed to apply.

Have intentions on hiring full-time, part-time, or intern staff within the funding year.

How to get started

1

Click here to fill out the online application. 

2

Submit the application by email to CBgrant@calebbrownonline.com.

3

You’ll receive a funding decision by the 5th of the following month.

4

Information you’ll need to provide

  • Basic contact information. This includes your name, address, email, etc.
  • Descriptive information pertaining to your business like your business vision, products/services, neighborhood/area served, and a business and financial plan (if you have one).

Helpful tips

  • Are you in an urban area? An urban area is defined by the Census Bureau as a place that contains at least 50,000 people and an overall density of 1,000 per square mile. 
  • Submit your application before the 15th of each month. Applications received after the 15th will be considered for the following month. 
  • Commitment lasts for two months (minimum). Awardees must agree to participate in a weekly, 2 hour session in a start-up business course with Caleb Brown for two (2) months.

About this program

Provided by: Caleb Brown Venture Capital

If you have questions, you can speak with a program representative at:

Program Information: Grant Application

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