Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants
Funding Amount
$2,000,000 total ($1,600,000 in grants + $400,000 in technical assistance)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants
Funder: Franklin County (federal CARES Act funding)
Administrator: Columbus Urban League
Status: Launched August 2020; applications opened early September 2020
Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Ohio
Purpose: Support Black-owned and other minority-owned businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Fund Allocation:
Eligibility Requirements:
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Background: Created in response to disproportionate economic impact on minority-owned businesses from COVID-19. As of September 2020, the fund received over 600 inquiries representing more than $20 million in requested funding, demonstrating significant community need. The initiative was part of a broader Business Growth and Equity Alliance.
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Application: Applications were to remain open through November 2020 (note: this is a historical program from 2020)
2. Required Information:
- Demonstrate minimum 25% loss in revenue since March 2020
- Business documentation
- Ownership verification for minority-owned status
3. Contact Columbus Urban League for application submission and eligibility verification
- Phone: (614) 257-6300
- Website: www.cul.org
Application Contact
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