How much funding does Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants provide?

Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants provides $2,000,000 total ($1,600,000 in grants + $400,000 in technical assistance) in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants offered?

Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants is described as a one-time opportunity.

Community Equity Fund - Minority Business Grants

Columbus Urban League

Foundation One-time Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

$2,000,000 total ($1,600,000 in grants + $400,000 in technical assistance)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Franklin County

Other requirements

Black-owned or other minority-owned businesses
Experienced a minimum 25% drop in sales since mid-March 2020

Overview

Administrator: Columbus Urban League

Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Ohio

Purpose: Support Black-owned and other minority-owned businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Fund Allocation:

$1.6 million: Direct grants to Black and minority-owned businesses
$400,000: Technical assistance for business establishment and expansion

Eligibility Requirements:

Black-owned or other minority-owned businesses
Experienced a minimum 25% drop in sales since mid-March 2020
Operating in Franklin County

Focus Areas:

Small business support during pandemic
Revenue recovery assistance
Business innovation and reimagining
Long-term business sustainability and growth

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:

Columbus Urban League
Phone: (614) 257-6300
Address: 788 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43203

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit Application: Applications were to remain open through November 2020 (note: this is a historical program from 2020)
Required Information:
- Demonstrate minimum 25% loss in revenue since March 2020
- Business documentation
- Ownership verification for minority-owned status
Contact Columbus Urban League for application submission and eligibility verification