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* Small Business Integrity Initiative # Wish Local Empowerment Program This grant is provided by Wish Local The Wish Local Empowerment Program is a $2M fund created by the e-commerce company Wish to support Black-owned small businesses in the United States financially. It aims to promote equality and diversity by providing grants to assist these businesses in rebuilding and thriving.
## How You Can Use the Funds * Keep your workforce employed * Pay rent, operation or inventory costs * Connect with new customers * Provide opportunities for your community * Applicants need to share information about their store, explain why they qualify, and submit their application through the provided platform. If selected, recipients must join the Wish Local program.
## Eligibility Requirements * You have a Black-owned business * You are 18+ years of age * Your store has 20 or fewer employees * Your store is a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States * Your store earns an average annual revenue under $1M ## More Details. Apply Here. Microenterprise Collaborative is non-affiliated with this grant.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Black-owned businesses with 20 or fewer employees and under $1 million in revenue, with a brick-and-mortar storefront in the U. S. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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