Application Open Until MArch 31

The Apollo, in partnership with BET and 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID), is pleased to present the return of the Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative to support local businesses and arts organizations and arts collectives in financial need.

Through the initiative, ten $10,000 micro-grants will be distributed to local merchants and organizations that define the culture and the vitality of Harlem.

Established in 2020 in response to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities, this third round of the microgrant initiative will continue to aid in small business recovery.

Through this initiative, ten local Harlem businesses and nonprofits will receive a $10,000 grant from BET to support their continued recovery from COVID-19 and to honor the entrepreneurial spirit of Soul Train’s innovator and pioneer, Don Cornelius. To date, the 2020 and 2021 Harlem Microgrant program has awarded 40 recipients and, in this iteration with BET, will continue to provide relief and resources to our community.

Applications Open: March 1, 2022

Applications Close: March 31, 2022

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GRANTEE POLICIES

This grant programs adheres to VIA COM’s Supplier Compliance Policy and Business Practices.  See links below: 

https://www.viacomcbs.com/files/documents/ViacomCBS_Supplier_Compliance_Policy2.pdf

https://www.viacomcbs.com/files/documents/Viacom-Business-Practices-Statement.pdf 

Important Application Information

Send any questions to [email protected].

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Eligibility Business

• Must be located and operating in Harlem for at least six months
• Must be independently owned and operated (not corporate branch/location)

  Not for Profit Arts Organizations/Art Collectives

• Must be located and operating in Harlem for at least six months
• Must not have an operating budget more than $500K
• Must be a 501 c 3 arts collective or arts organization under 500K

Application Requirements Applicants will be required to share:

• A brief description of your business structure, organization, services or products
• A list of staff and/or consultants
• A brief summary of how your operations have been impacted by COVID-19
• A statement on how you will utilize the $10,000 micro-grant funding to assist in maintaining business operations

Supplemental Materials

• A copy of 2020  taxes if filed, or 2019 taxes and/or 2020 draft or accountant certified financial statements
• Your proposed budget for 2022
• Evidence of operations in Harlem for at least 6 months
• Evidence that business is independently owned and operated (not franchise or subsidiary of larger corporation)

Application open from March 1 - March 31

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