Startup Grant for Norfolk Black and Latinx Businesses

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Economic Development and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) has relaunched the Norfolk Small Business Technical Assistance Clinic. The EDA has received a Startup Grant for Norfolk Black and Latinx Businesses from the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective (ROC). The grant is designed to offer direct support, including business consulting, accounting, website development, e-commerce, branding and marketing to microbusinesses with 5 or fewer employees. Each eligible business, which must have a current city of Norfolk business license and black or Latinx ownership, can receive up to $4000 in professional services. The application process is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Relaunch of Norfolk Small Business Technical Assistance Clinic

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Economic Development and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) has relaunched the Norfolk Small Business Technical Assistance Clinic!

Grant from Rockefeller Opportunity Collective

The EDA received a grant from the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective (ROC) to provide direct support to Black and Latinx microbusinesses (5 or fewer employees) in Norfolk. Areas of support include Business Consulting, Accounting, Website Development & E-Commerce, and Branding & Marketing. Each business is eligible for up to $4000 in professional services.

Eligibility Criteria

Current City of Norfolk business license
Black or Latinx ownership
Five or fewer employees (entrepreneur included)
A brief statement of their need for support

Application Process

We urge you to share among your networks as this opportunity is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to apply.

Question & Answer

What is the Norfolk Small Business Technical Assistance Clinic?

The Norfolk Small Business Technical Assistance Clinic is a program relaunched by the City of Norfolk’s Department of Economic Development and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide support to small businesses.

What is the grant from the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective for?

The grant from the Rockefeller Opportunity Collective (ROC) is designed to offer direct support, including business consulting, accounting, website development, e-commerce, branding, and marketing to Black and Latinx microbusinesses in Norfolk.

What are the eligibility criteria for businesses to receive the grant?

Businesses must have a current City of Norfolk business license, Black or Latinx ownership, have five or fewer employees (entrepreneur included), and provide a brief statement of their need for support to be eligible for the grant.