The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is proud to announce our partnership with the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) on the Project Rebuild Small Business Grant & Assistance Program.
With the support of Bank of America, all Austin-area AAPI-owned small businesses are invited to this event. You will receive:
Through support from Bank of America, 15 AAPI-owned small businesses will be selected to receive $2,000 in core operating capital support and ongoing technical assistance. Access to the online grant application form will be provided during the event on May 25 and the grant application window will be open between May 25 and June 9, 2023. It only takes 5-10 minutes to apply. Read below for information on grant criteria.
5:00-5:30 pm: Registration & Refreshments
5:30-5:45 pm: GAACC Welcome & Introductions
5:45-5:50 pm: Emcee Remarks
5:50-6:35 pm: Technical Assistance Presentations
6:35-6:40 pm: Grant Application Process & Information
6:40-6:45 pm: Closing Remarks
6:45-7:30 pm: Networking & Grant Application Begin
Our Technical Assistance Partners will be on hand to provide expert guidance on topics including financial management, legal assistance, marketing support, business best practices, city and state resources, and access to capital.
City of Austin Economic Development Department
Economic Growth Business Incubator
Texas State University Small Business Development Center
Thank you to Austin Energy for providing their beautiful venue for this event.
Austin Energy is more than just an electric utility. As a community-owned utility, Austin Energy is a not-for-profit enterprise of the City of Austin working to meet and exceed the needs of those they serve.
Austin Energy
Those applying for the grant should meet the following requirements:
What qualifies as an AAPI-owned Business?
Since the number of grants available is limited to 15, further consideration will be given to business owners who share why support from this grant will have a meaningful impact on the business. Applicants may include responses to the following:
Finally, for revenue verification, grant applicants will be asked to submit their business Income Tax Return (ITR). It is a good idea (though not required) to have those documents ready in digital form to submit during this event. You may also submit your application during the application window (May 25-June 9, 2023).
Documents submitted should be for 2022 and can include:
Thank you for your support of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Central Texas AAPI business community. We look forward to seeing you May 25!