Back to Business Fund

Back to Business Fund is sponsored by City of Kansas City, Missouri. A recovery and prevention grant program designed to support small business storefronts in Kansas City impacted by property crime. It offers financial assistance to help local business owners recover from damage, enhance security measures, and prevent future incidents.

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T Vine Street Brewing (previous grant recipient) This grant program supports Black-owned businesses with the potential to create jobs, strengthen local economies, and build long-term community wealth.

Our vision is to help build 10 sustainable Black-owned employers on Kansas City's East Side—businesses that, five years after receiving a grant, are still thriving, employ at least 25 people, and provide a living wage of at least $40,000 per year. Through this grant opportunity, we invest in entrepreneurs building businesses that can create lasting economic impact for future generations.

To be eligible, businesses must: Be at least 51% Black-owned Be located in one of the following areas: Kansas City, MO: 9th Street to Bannister Road, Troost Avenue to Hardesty Avenue ​ Have been generating revenue for at least 3 months Have annual revenue that does not exceed $1 million Demonstrate the potential to create jobs and contribute to economic growth within the community Be properly registered and in good standing with the State of Missouri Applicants must submit a complete application and the following required documentation: A detailed plan outlining how grant funds will be used Articles of Incorporation or other official business formation documents A current Letter of Good Standing from the State of Missouri A most recent quarterly Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement for the business A completed application and all requested business information A $25 non-refundable application fee Applications that are incomplete or missing required documentation may not be considered for funding.

This grant cycle includes a three-step review process designed to assess business readiness, growth potential, and overall impact. Step 1: Application Submission Interested businesses must submit a complete application and all required documentation by the application deadline. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a First Interview.

This interview provides an opportunity for applicants to discuss their business, growth strategy, operational needs, and proposed use of grant funds. Seven finalists will advance to the Second Interview round. Prior to the interview, finalists will receive a pitch deck template and must submit the completed presentation for review.

During the interview, applicants will present their business, growth plans, anticipated impact, and proposed use of grant funds. Two grant recipients will be selected following the completion of the review process.

REVIEW & SELECTION PROCESS Grant Recipient Award and Technical Assistance Package Grant recipients will receive a comprehensive business growth package that combines grant funding with one year of technical assistance services designed to support long-term business success.

One year of Business Coaching Accounting & Bookkeeping Support These services are provided with the grant award to help recipients strengthen operations, increase sustainability, improve financial management, and accelerate business growth. Application Opens: Monday, June 8 Application Closes: Tuesday, July 7 G. I.

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