Round 3 is now open!
Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program centered on building economic mobility in the Charlotte community with a focus on supporting diverse-owned (minority, woman, veteran, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities) small businesses located within the Corridors of Opportunity as identified by the City of Charlotte.
Grant awards can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory and real estate. Grants do not need to be repaid. Nearly 300 small businesses have received a total of more than $10 million in grant awards during the first two rounds of the grant program. Approximately $5 million in grants will be awarded in the third round.
What is Beyond Open?
Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program centered on building economic mobility within Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity, and is focused on diverse-owned small businesses.
Grant awards can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory and real estate, and do not need to be repaid.
$5 million in grants will be awarded in each of three rounds for a total $15 million.
