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LIAACC and Trellus Partner to Distribute $125K in JumpSMART Grant Funding to Minority-Owned Small Businesses
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) announces a partnership with Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace to distribute $125,000 in JumpSMART grant funding to minority-owned small businesses in Suffolk County. Known as the LIAACC Delivery Grant, the program aims to address unique challenges faced by minority-owned businesses competing against e-commerce giants, providing business owners with reliable, local delivery services.
Minority small business owners can apply for the grant at www.bytrellus.com/jumpsmart The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) partners with Trellus to launch the LIAACC Delivery Grant.
The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce partners with Trellus to launch the LIAACC Delivery Grant.
The LIAACC Delivery Grant aligns with the purpose of the JumpSMART Small Business Downtown Investment Program, made possible through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Announced by Suffolk County in September 2023, JumpSMART aims to support the growth of small businesses and the strength and vibrancy of Main Streets through strategic investments.
The LIAACC submitted a grant proposal outlining a delivery program to help small business owners reach more local customers, identifying Trellus as a solution provider that could enhance their members' ability to compete and bolster revenue.
The LIAACC submitted a grant proposal outlining a delivery program to help small business owners reach more local customers, identifying Trellus as a solution provider that could enhance their members' ability to compete and bolster revenue.
After review, Suffolk County approved the distribution of $125,000 in ARPA funds to LIAACC. In the coming months, Trellus will work closely with the LIAACC to distribute the grant funding to eligible members, providing up to $2,500 delivery grants to each recipient. Up to 40 Suffolk County small businesses will receive funding.
