The Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation is seeking applications for its Small Business Accessibility Grant Program to support small business owners, and their employees, with funds to offset or cover fees associated with accessibility, connectivity, and mobility, in advancing the business owner’s professional capacity, business awareness, regulatory compliance, or revenue potential.
Donor Name: Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation
State: Texas
County: Tarrant County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Size: $2,000
Details:
Funds may be used to offset or cover costs associated with eligible business expenses including, but not limited to:
- Chambers of commerce membership or event fees
- Certification for business training courses and related expenses
- Continuing education credits related to the business
- Financial literacy training
- Mentoring fees related to business ownership or operation
- Licensing or permitting fees applicable to the owner’s business
Funding Information
Up to $500 total per submission per applicant. Individual businesses, and their assigns, are limited to $2,000 per year from the date of application.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be the owner of a small business registered in Texas
- The current primary business location must be within Tarrant County, TX
- The business must be less than 5 years old, as of the application date
- Previous calendar years’ gross revenues must be less than $250,000
- Recipient must be the business owner, officer or employee at time of funding
- Preference is given to business owners or employees who reside within, or to businesses located within, designated Opportunity Zones within Tarrant County
- Preference is given to certified minority-, woman-, or veteran-owned businesses
- Qualified expenses include costs associated with business networking, continuing education, compliance, or startup costs
For more information, visit Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation.