Supporting small businesses with $125 million in grants

Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion, and community investment. The program is designed to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. This year, Comcast RISE will award 500 grantees in five cities a grant package including business consulting services, educational resources, monetary grants, creative production, media and technology transformations.

Comcast RISE was created in 2020 to help small businesses hit hard by Covid-19 recover and thrive. To date, 13,500 small businesses have received more than $125 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. We are excited to bring Comcast RISE back in 2024. As small businesses transition from pandemic recovery to a focus on expansion and growth, Comcast will continue its efforts and help an even broader range of small businesses, while continuing to focus on diversity and inclusion. and community investment.

Comcast RISE is one of several programs overseen by Comcast under Project UP that aim to bridge the digital divide and achieve digital equity.