ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program

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

Address: 1940 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Email (General): info@alexandriaecon.org

Application Process

Application Period: August 2022

1. Submit Application: Business associations submit grant application
2. Review: Applications reviewed based on program criteria
3. Award Announcement: October 2022 announcement of funded organizations
4. Implementation: Funded organizations use grants to build capacity and expand programs

Application Requirements

• Organizational information and history
• Description of programs and services
• Plan for use of funds
• Matching funds documentation (if requesting >$50,000)
• Evidence of support for local businesses

Note: Applications are accepted periodically. Contact AEDP for current application deadlines.