Local LGBTQ-owned, allied business encouraged to apply for community impact grants

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The San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Grubhub Community Fund to provide assistance grants to local LGBTQ-owned and allied restaurants, cafes and bars that serve food.

San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce partnering with NGLCC and Grubhub for Community Impact Grant Program– The San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Grubhub Community Fund to provide assistance grants to local LGBTQ-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars that serve food.

The types of grants awarded from the Community Impact Grant Program can range between $5,000 and $25,000. They can be used for “everything from supporting employee wages and incentives, maintaining or upgrading existing infrastructure, enabling marketing and PR efforts,” among other uses.Luis Vazquez, Executive Director of the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, said this is the third year his organization partners with NGLCC and Grubhub Community Fund.

“LGBTQ+ owned businesses contribute more than 1.7 trillion to the US economy, fostering job creation and innovative business solutions nationwide. Through the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, in collaboration with the Grubhub Community Fund, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive and prosperous economic landscape for LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses.

A partnership with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce or Grubhub is not a requirement for application. Below are the eligibility requirements to apply for the grants:Provide proof that your business is an LGBTQ+ owned or allied establishmentApplications for business owners are open through June 4.About the AuthorIvan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.

 

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