How much funding does COVID-19 Recovery Fund provide?

COVID-19 Recovery Fund provides Up to $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for COVID-19 Recovery Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for COVID-19 Recovery Fund?

Geography: Located within the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area.

How often is COVID-19 Recovery Fund offered?

COVID-19 Recovery Fund is described as a one-time opportunity.

COVID-19 Recovery Fund

African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc

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

Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Geography

Located within the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area

Other requirements

Business started operating prior to January 1, 2020 and was operating as of February 29, 2020
Business operates in the retail, service, or hospitality industries
Business has no more than five (5) full-time equivalent employees, including the owner
Business has not received federal assistance through the Federal CARES Act

Overview

Purpose: Provide recovery grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular focus on African American-owned businesses facing systemic barriers to capital access.

Geographic Scope: Milwaukee Metropolitan Area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties)

Eligibility Criteria

For-profit business located within the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area
Business started operating prior to January 1, 2020 and was operating as of February 29, 2020
Business operates in the retail, service, or hospitality industries
Business has no more than five (5) full-time equivalent employees, including the owner
Business has not received federal assistance through the Federal CARES Act
Members AND Non-Members of the African American Chamber may apply

Eligible Use of Funds

Business operating expenses (payroll, rent, inventory, utilities)

Background

Established with a $100,000 donation from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation in May 2020. The Chamber sought to raise an additional $100,000 to help more community businesses. The program addresses historical challenges faced by African American small business owners, including smaller cash reserves, difficulty securing business loans, and barriers to federal lending options.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Launch: Application went live on Monday, June 8, 2020
Priority Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2020
Selection Process: Applicants meeting eligibility criteria entered into a pool of qualified business applicants; grant recipients randomly selected based on available funding
Notification: The Chamber contacted applicants via phone to review application and secure additional information. Important: Provide the best phone number where you can be reached; if you cannot be reached, your application will not move forward
Award Notification: Grant recipients notified via email the week of June 29, 2020; disbursement discussed at that time

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What African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 40
Total given: $524K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $6,568–$50K

By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; West Allis, WI; Glendale, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.