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Grant Opportunity for Businesses in need of tech integration in underserved areas.
Grant Rules and Criteria:
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a registered small business or non profit.
Business must be in operation for at least one year.
Must demonstrate financial need and lack of sufficient funds to invest in technology upgrades.
The business should be located in an underserved or economically disadvantaged area.
Application Process:
Request and Complete the grant application form providing detailed business information.
Submit a proposal outlining how the technology integration will be used to improve the business.
Provide financial statements or documentation to demonstrate financial need.
Agree to participate in follow-up surveys or interviews to assess the impact of the grant.
Use of Program:
Program must be utilized exclusively for the integration of technology provided by Progressive IT Business Solutions.
Acceptable uses include AI system implementation, training for staff on new technology, and upgrading existing technology systems.
Selection Criteria:
Business impact: Potential of technology integration to improve business operations and growth.
Community impact: How the business contributes to the local community and how technology integration will enhance this contribution.
Demonstrated need: Clear financial need and inability to afford technology upgrades independently.
Awarding the Grant:
Grants will be awarded based on the merit of the application, adherence to criteria, and potential impact.
Selected businesses will be notified and required to sign a grant agreement.
Exclusions:
Businesses that already have significant technology infrastructure may not qualify.
Franchises or chain businesses are not eligible for this grant.
Through the Technology Integration Grant, Progressive IT Business Solutions seeks to foster technological equity, enabling small businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world and contribute more significantly to their communities.