Webinar: Facebook Announces New Local Small Business Grants

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Join this webinar to hear from Facebook representatives directly about this new exciting opportunity! Hosted by all local Austin area Chambers of Commerce! 

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, and many of you who run these businesses are heavily affected by the crisis. That is why Facebook announced a $40 million grant program for the United States to help the communities where our employees live and work.

Facebook is starting with businesses like yours, in our own backyards, focusing on regions where we have offices and data centers. To be eligible to apply, you must be located in or near Austin and should meet the following additional criteria:

• You have between 2 and 50 employees
• You’ve been in business for at least one year
• Your business has experienced challenges from COVID-19

Small businesses — and the people you hire and the products and services you provide — are the backbone of our economy. That’s true during the best of times, and even more so during these challenging times. That’s why we’re committed to supporting Austin small businesses that are a part of our communities.

Applications will be going live in the coming weeks. We’re proud to partner with Ureeka to administer our application process — a technology platform that connects entrepreneurs to the community and capital they need to grow and scale. This includes Austin where we are investing $2.5 million to help local small businesses.

• Keep your workforce going strong
• Manage your rent costs
• Connect with more customers
• Cover operational costs

To learn more, access additional resources and sign up for updates, visit facebook.com/grantsforbusiness