Helping Nashville's Small Businesses Thrive: 100 Grant Packages Available Through Comcast RISE

Core Points - Comcast is awarding $3 million in grants to 100 small businesses in Nashville as part of its RISE program, emphasizing its commitment to the local entrepreneurial community [1][2] - The RISE program aims to promote digital inclusion and provide resources to help small businesses bridge the digital divide [1][5] - This initiative is part of Comcast's broader Project UP, which represents a $1 billion commitment to create digital opportunities [4][8] Group 1 - The grant packages will include technology makeovers, creative production and media support, education resources, monetary grants of $5,000, and coaching sessions for business growth [7] - Nashville is one of five regions selected for this grant program, joining Boston, Grand Rapids, Seattle, and South Valley, with a total of 500 businesses receiving support [2] - Comcast has a history of supporting Nashville communities for over 20 years, partnering with local organizations to promote digital inclusion [6][8] Group 2 - Since the launch of the RISE program in 2020, 14,000 entrepreneurs nationwide have been supported, highlighting the program's extensive reach [2] - Comcast has donated over $9.5 million to Nashville-based initiatives focused on digital inclusion in the last three years [8] - The Internet Essentials program has connected more than 680,000 low-income Nashvillians to affordable broadband services since 2011 [8]