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Envision Enterprise Grant is sponsored by United Way of Greater Charlottesville (in partnership with the Offices of Economic Development from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County). This grant supports the growth and expansion of financially stable small businesses in Charlottesville and Albemarle, particularly those owned by socially disadvantaged individuals.
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Envision Enterprise Grants FY27 Business Development Grant applications due Friday, September 11! Learn more and apply. Envision Enterprise Grants These grants, awarded each year through our partnership with the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County Economic Development Authorities, support local small business owners with limited access to capital by providing funds for growth and expansion.
Were awarded to four local, small, and well-established businesses in FY2025. Each business received $10,000 through the Envision Enterprise Grants program. These grants are intended to help businesses facilitate expansion, whether that means hiring more employees, ordering supplies, investing in marketing, or other growth tactics.
*Based on the United Way of Greater Charlottesville 2024-2025 Envision Enterprise Grant program data The Envision Enterprise Grants bring together the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County Economic Development Authorities to support business owners who have limited access to capital for growth and expansion.
This program supplements United Way of Greater Charlottesville’s existing partnership with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce by providing larger grants to more established businesses. The Envision Enterprise Grants program differs from the Business Development Grants because it is intended for more-established small businesses. Grant funds are higher to accommodate larger, growing businesses.
We aim to also provide additional visibility and marketing through our community engagement efforts in addition to these grants to offer a true ecosystem of support helping local businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Charlottesville and Albemarle that have achieved financial stability and are ready to expand via employment, service, or product expansion or undertake planning for future expansion. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Envision Enterprise Grant is funded by United Way of Greater Charlottesville (in partnership with the Offices of Economic Development from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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