Impact
Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 500 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Five Regions
Impact
Comcast Supports American Small Business Growth, Awarding 500 Grant Packages to Entrepreneurs in Five Regions
Aug 19, 2025
Key Takeaways
Awards, including tech makeover, creative production, and $5,000 grant, will support small businesses in Boston, Grand Rapids, Nashville, Seattle, and South Valley, UT
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE has delivered a total of $160 million in support to 14,500 American small businesses since launch
Philadelphia, PA
Today, Comcast announced the award of 500 new grant packages to entrepreneurs in five U.S. regions through Comcast RISE, an initiative that fuels the growth of American small businesses and helps to strengthen local communities.
These grants will support small business owners in Boston, MA; Grand Rapids, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; and South Valley, UT, and will be awarded in September 2025. Awardees will receive a technology makeover powered by Comcast Business, creative production and a media schedule from Comcast Advertising, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services.
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion initiative to connect people to the internet, provide digital opportunity, and build a future of Unlimited Possibilities. To date, RISE has provided a total of $160 million in monetary, marketing, and technology resources to 14,500 small businesses nationwide ─ underscoring Comcast’s belief that when small businesses thrive, communities thrive.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy,” said Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP and Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer, Comcast Corporation & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation.
Comcast RISE is just one of the ways we’re investing in entrepreneurs who drive innovation, create jobs, and build stronger communities. This is about more than grants, it’s about providing the resources and support to drive long-term local impact.
Each Comcast RISE recipient will receive a comprehensive grant package that includes:
- TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and 12 months of internet, voice, and cybersecurity services by Comcast Business.
- CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, media strategy consultation, and a 180-day linear media schedule from Comcast Advertising.
- EDUCATION RESOURCES – 24/7 access for one year to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.
- MONETARY GRANT – $5,000 monetary grant to support business operations or growth initiatives.
- BUSINESS COACHING – Personalized assessment and coaching sessions to help business owners identify opportunities to grow their businesses.
Comcast Business powers more small businesses in America than any other provider plus equips them with the advanced technology solutions they need to thrive.
Comcast Advertising is a global leader in media, technology and advertising that fosters powerful connections between brands and their audiences.
