The Community Enterprise Accelerator (CEA) is a transformative program designed to support under-recognized entrepreneurs in the Bronx through a 6-month fellowship. The program provides $15,000 in grant capital and tailored support to help these entrepreneurs advance their businesses and their community impact. As part of our broader initiative, we host events to facilitate connections across stakeholders, share insights, and cultivate a community committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and equitable economic development.
Applications for Cohort 2 are now closed.
Eligibility
- Registered as a for-profit company
- Formed under U.S. law and operating in The Bronx
- Have a founder/co-founder who identifies as Black or Hispanic/Latinx
- In operation for 1+ years and over $100k in lifetime revenue
FOCUS ON THE BRONX
There are Bronx small business leaders and entrepreneurs who have historically been excluded from accessing the resources, connections, and capital that would enable them and their communities to thrive. By finding these leaders, connecting them to each other and providing comprehensive, strategic support to significantly build their capacity and their capabilities, they can expand their businesses, hire their neighbors at fair wages with good benefits, provide new training and asset-building opportunities for their employees, and improve health outcomes and environmental quality in the Bronx.
PROGRAM FUNDER
The Community Enterprise Accelerator is a program of Elevate Digital made possible with the generous support of Level Up Ventures.
