Deadline approaches for $250K in small business grants
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation announced the relaunch of the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants, which will award 40 small businesses on Long Island each a $5,000 grant and two grand prize grants of $25,000.
Small businesses in communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties have until Friday, March 28 to apply.
Additionally, the Long Island Association will offer a six-month and one-year complimentary membership to the LIA, respectively, for program applicants and grant recipients who are new to the LIA to further promote their development and help them build their networks.
“The LIA is extraordinarily proud to partner once again with Optimum Business, the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce to stimulate economic growth across Long Island,” Matt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, said in a written statement. “Small businesses fuel our region’s vibrancy, and the goals of L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants program are to empower entrepreneurs, create jobs, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents on Long Island.”
Optimum Business and the Long Island Association expect to announce the grant recipients later this year. Once the winners are announced, Optimum Business will also host recognition events this summer with local officials and key community partners joining in on the celebrations.
“Optimum Business is thrilled to continue our partnership with the LIA Foundation to support the vibrant small business community on Long Island. By providing these grants once again, we are not just investing in individual businesses, but in the economic health and future prosperity of our entire region,” said Andrew Rainone, senior vice president of National Sales at Optimum. “Our commitment to the small business community goes beyond financial support; Optimum Business is dedicated to fostering an environment where these businesses can thrive and providing connectivity services and resources to succeed in today’s digital world.”
For more on the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grants, including submission requirements, official program rules, and how to submit, visit www.longislandassociation.org/foundation/
