Small businesses in Boston, MA; Grand Rapids, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; and South Valley, UT, are now eligible to apply for a comprehensive package that includes business coaching sessions, education resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedules, and technology makeovers

Today, Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five regions will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and business consultation services.

Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. Beginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in Boston, MA; Grand Rapids, MI; Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA; and South Valley, UT, can apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com. A total of 100 grants per region, or 500 grants overall, will be announced in August, bringing the number of recipients to date to 14,500.

"Small businesses play a crucial role in fostering vibrant and resilient local communities and are the engines of innovation and job creation in our neighborhoods,” said Regan Yeldell, Executive Director of Comcast RISE. "Comcast RISE is proud to support these businesses, offering the tools and opportunities they need to grow and thrive."

Grant packages will include:

• TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER – Computer equipment and Internet, Voice, and Cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees may apply for tech makeover services.)
• CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and a 180-day linear media schedule. (Taxes and other fees may apply for production and media services.)
• EDUCATION RESOURCES – 12-month access to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules, and resources for small business owners.
• MONETARY GRANT – $5,000 monetary grant.
• COACHING SESSIONS – Business assessment and coaching that provides business owners with recommendations on how to help grow their businesses.

In addition, any small business owner or Xfinity customer can visit the Comcast RISE destination on X1 featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more. X1 customers can say “Comcast RISE” into the Voice Remote.

Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion commitment to create digital opportunity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

More information on eligibility requirements and details on how to apply are available at www.ComcastRISE.com.