SBAACC Rise Grant Application Form
  • SBAACC Rise Grant Application Form

    (Rebuilding. Investing. Strengthening. Empowering.)
  • Up to $5,000 Award – Administered by the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBAACC)

    The Shreveport-Bossier Small Business Grant provides up to $5,000 to help strengthen and expand eligible small businesses in the Shreveport-Bossier region. This is a reimbursement-based grant, meaning all expenses must be paid in advance and supported by invoices, receipts, and proof of payment. All applicants must review the eligibility criteria carefully, complete all sections of the application, and submit required documentation by the submission deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Section 1: Eligibility Criteria

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  • Section 2: Project Proposal

  • Section 3: Budget

  • Section 4: Eligible Use of Grant Funds

    • Payyroll and Benefits – Employee wages, payroll taxes, or employer-paid benefits.
    • Business Mortgage, Rent, or Occupancy Costs – Commercial rent, mortgage interest, property insurance, or maintenance.
    • Utilities – Electricity, gas, water, phone, and internet services.
    • Operating Costs – Inventory, marketing, supplies, software, professional fees, and licenses.
    • Technical Assistance and Capacity Building – Accounting, legal, HR, business planning, IT services, or website development.
    • Other Services Supporting Business Planning and Growth – Branding, certifications, feasibility studies, or training.

    Ineligible Uses: Owner draws or personal expenses, debt principal repayment or refinancing, taxes, fines, or penalties, political or lobbying activities.

  • Section 5: Impact & Evaluation

  • Section 6: Sustainability

  • Section 7: Business Information

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  • Section 8: Application Checklist

  • Section 9: Compliance & Reporting Agreement

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  • Section 10: Review & Selection Process

  • Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility, feasibility, community impact, and clarity. Applicants will be notified of results within 30 days of the submission deadline.

  • Section 11: Required Attachments

  • All applicants must upload or attach the following supporting documentation for their application to be considered complete:

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