The Ready for Business Fund, created in partnership between Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) and Comcast Washington, is intended to support small and micro-businesses that are severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Donor Name: GSBA
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/26/2022
Grant Size: $2,500
Details:
The Ready for Business Fund was established to help level the playing field for these communities, giving them a small boost so they can strengthen their business, give back to their local economies, and provide for themselves and their families.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy, the backbone of their communities, and they’re working hard to recover from hardships left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic. With small businesses being America’s largest employer, this unprecedented hardship puts millions of employees at risk, directly impacting the livelihood of families and communities across the country.
Priority will be given to small businesses within the communities who historically have less impact to resources through entrepreneurship and are impacted by systemic barriers, including those owned by LGBTQ+ people; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; and women, as well as businesses located in rural areas.
Funding Information
Businesses who are selected for a grant from the Ready for Business Fund receive a $2,500 cash grant and wrap-around support services including GSBA membership, technical support, marketing, and consulting. This grant does not have to be repaid, and it can be used for any purpose to help the business in its resiliency.
Eligibility Criteria
- Business must be located and licensed in Washington State
- Priority given to LGBTQ-, Black-, Indigenous-, POC-, and woman-owned businesses
- Priority given to businesses in rural communities (population 30,000 or less)
- Priority given to businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
For more information, visit GSBA.
