ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program

ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program

Status: Announced October 2022; funding awarded to eight organizations

Geographic Scope: City of Alexandria, Virginia

Overview:
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and City of Alexandria awarded approximately $535,000 in funding to eight Alexandria-based business associations to help them build organizational capacity and grow their programs to support local businesses. Funding came from the City's American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.

Focus Areas

• Building organizational capacity of business associations
• Growing programs to support local businesses
• Supporting economic recovery
• Promoting business district revitalization

Funded Organizations

1. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2. Alexandria Minority Business Association, Inc. 3. Del Ray Business Association 4. Eisenhower Avenue Public-Private Partnership 5. Old Town Business Association 6. Old Town North Alliance 7. Social Responsibility Group 8. West End Business Association (WEBA)

Special Focus

• Minority-Owned Business Support: Two organizations dedicated to serving minority-owned businesses (Social Responsibility Group and Alexandria Minority Business Association)
• Emerging and Established Organizations: Support for both emerging associations launching new initiatives and established associations expanding their reach

Matching Requirements

• Applicants requesting more than $50,000 must provide a match of $1 for every $5 in grant funds awarded (20% match requirement)

Eligibility

• Established and emerging Alexandria-based business associations
• Organizations serving specific business districts or demographic groups (minority-owned, etc.)

Contact

Email: Senay Gebremedhin, AEDP Economic Recovery Manager Phone: Contact through AEDP Address: 1940 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Email (General): info@alexandriaecon.org