The Comcast RISE Small Business Program is designed to help businesses and their communities thrive, with a focus on economic growth.
Donor Name: Comcast RISE
State: Selected States
City:Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 05/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses committed to uplifting their local communities. This year, Comcast RISE will award 500 recipients in five cities with a grant package that includes business consultation services, educational resources, monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.
Prize Information
- The Monetary Grant award consists of a $5,000 cash prize.
- The Creative and Media Campaign award consists of the production of a turnkey 30-second television commercial and the right to use that television commercial in a one hundred-eighty (180) day linear TV media schedule. After completion of the 180-day media schedule, recipients will have the opportunity to purchase an extension to the Media Campaign at then-current rates. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each Creative and Media Campaign prize: $17,500.00.
- The Education award consists of access to online business education courses through a 12-month complimentary LinkedIn Learning account.
- The Consultation award consists of a business assessment and tactical planning; business to business coaching; and mentorship to advise on how to grow business.
- The Technology Makeovers will include some combination of Comcast Business Internet, Voice, and cybersecurity malware detection with no monthly service charge for up to a 12-month period and computer equipment from a selection of laptops and/or tablets. Tech Makeover services can only be awarded to one business location for a 12- month consecutive period. Value of Comcast Business service and equipment not to exceed $7,500.00 for the year. Comcast Business will install services and a modem(s) at the business location specified on the submission. After completion of the 12-month period, recipients will have the opportunity to subscribe to the Comcast Business service at current rates. Exact make, model, type, and quantity of computer equipment received to be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. ARV of each Tech Makeover prize: $7,500.00.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, companies must meet the following criteria:
- Open only to eligible small businesses located and operating in one (1) of these geographies (as defined by Comcast via zip codes) in the United States:
- Boston, MA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Nashville, TN
- Seattle, WA (King County)
- South Valley, UT (Wasatch Front)
- Small business must be owned by an individual eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the start of the Program Period that also meets the following eligibility requirements:
- Person(s) who own(s) the business is the primary decision maker for, and has been actively engaged in, the day-to-day operations of the business
- Owner owns at least 51% of the equity of said business or owner is applying on behalf of owners who own at least 51%
- Business is independently owned and operated and not a franchise location
- Business has been actively operating for at least two (2) years
- Business has been revenue generating for at least the 12 months prior to the Program Period
- Business does not fall into any of the following categories:
- Non-profit
- Chamber of Commerce
- Public or private education provider that participates in the FCCs E-Rate Universal Service Program
- Church or Religious Organizations including nondenominational ministries, interdenominational and ecumenical organizations, and organizations whose main purpose is to study or advance religion
- Political advertiser
- Any business related in any way to the growing, marketing, sale, distribution, or use of marijuana or related products
- Manufacturer or retailer of drug paraphernalia
- Multi-channel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD)
- Virtual MVPD
- Internet Service Provider
- Gun manufacturer or retailer
- Fireworks manufacturer or retailer
- Tobacco/vape manufacturer or retailer
- Illegal products or services provider
- Adult entertainment company, including, but not limited to gentlemen’s clubs, adult toy stores, adult magazines, and adult programming services
- Ride sharing service providers (including independent contractors of ride sharing companies.)
- Business employs one hundred (100) employees (including full-time and part-time employees) or less
- Employees of Comcast Corporation, and each of its respective parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are not eligible to enter or win
- Employees of EY (Ernst & Young), Hello Alice, LinkedIn are not eligible to enter or win
- Only one submission per business owner
- Business owner has no prior felony convictions, tax-related convictions, or child support delinquency convictions within the past 10 years
- Business owner may not currently be serving (either in a full time or part time capacity) as a federal, state, or local government or quasi-government official or employee
- Business or business owner who has previously received a Comcast RISE monetary grant, consultation, media, creative production, or technology makeover is not eligible.
For more information, visit Comcast RISE.
