Comcast RISE Investment Fund

Administered by Comcast Corporation · comcastrise.com

Grants and business services for small businesses owned by people of color. Includes $10,000 cash grant, marketing consultation, media production, and technology upgrades.

Eligibility requirements

✓Owned by person of color (Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian American, etc.)
✓Small business (under $1M revenue preferred)
✓Operating for at least 1 year
✓US-based

Insider tip

RISE applications open quarterly — set a reminder. The combination of cash + $6,000 in free marketing/media services makes the total package worth ~$16,000. Low application volume in many regions.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at comcastrise.com →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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