Raleigh Launches Cooperate Raleigh Pilot Grant Program: $50,000 Pool, Up to $5,000 Per Award
The City of Raleigh, in Wake County, North Carolina, launched the Cooperate Raleigh Pilot Grant Program on October 20. The program offers a total of $50,000, with awards of up to $5,000 per project, to support the growth of cooperative businesses in the city.
Administered by the city's Office of Economic Development and Innovation, the program is open to worker cooperatives and cooperative nonprofits registered in Raleigh, across sectors including food systems, arts and culture, trades and technology, tourism, and social services.
Applications close on November 20, funding decisions will be announced on December 19, and funded projects must be completed by September 30, 2027. Applications are submitted through the city's economic development portal.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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