Five or ten thousand dollars? That’s huge for a small business. If you spend it right, it’s going to give you hope.
Anwar Allen, owner of Allen’s Scottish Shortbread (recipient of a Minority Enterprise Grant and an Envision Small Business Grant)
The Impact
*Based on the United Way of Greater Charlottesville 2023-2024 Annual Report
Small Business Programs
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Envision Enterprise Grants
These grants support local small yet established businesses each year with up to $10,000 grants for growth and expansion. These grants, through our partnership with the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County Offices of Economic Development, support local small business owners with established businesses yet limited access to capital for business growth and expansion. Read More -
Business Development Grants
These grants award up to $5,000 each year to help empower and sustain local small businesses that are just getting started. Through our partnership with the Minority Business Alliance of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, these grants award $5,000 each year to multiple local small businesses that are just getting started. These grants help empower and sustain local entrepreneurs. Read More -
Envision Business Guide
Be part of a guide that highlights and supports businesses led by entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented and resilient communities in the Greater Charlottesville area. A comprehensive guide that showcases and supports small businesses led by entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented and resilient communities in the Greater Charlottesville area. This resource is made possible through collaboration with a strong network of community partners. Read More