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Kinetic Black Business Support Fund 2024 Applications Now Open

KineticÔÇÖs Black Business Support Fund is now open for applications

The Kinetic grant awards $2,500 and a year of free internet services to each grant recipient

The grant has funded over $300,000 in small business support since 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., February 22, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In honor of Black History Month, Kinetic is once again proud to announce that the Kinetic Black Business Support Fund is now accepting applications for the 2024 season. Small business owners who identify as Black within Kinetic’s 18-state footprint are eligible to apply. The fund aims to address the disparity in traditional funding sources for Black-owned businesses by providing financial grants, internet services, and business consultations to the selected recipients.

Since its establishment in 2020, the Kinetic Black Business Support Fund has awarded over $300,000 in grants, and continues to prioritize empowering Black businesses with the digital tools and connectivity they need to thrive in todayÔÇÖs fast-paced marketplace. The fund provides each small-business grant recipient with $2,500 in cash, a year of free internet for their business, and eligibility for a free consultation from Kinetic to improve their business processes and products.

The AI legalese decoder can be a valuable tool for small business owners to navigate the application process for the Black Business Support Fund. By using AI legalese decoder, applicants can ensure that they understand all the terms and conditions of the grant, and can accurately communicate their eligibility and qualifications in their application.

“The goal of the fund is not just to offer financial support, but also provide resources that can help these businesses thrive and sustain their operations long term,” said Lorenzo Clark, national vice president of Consumer & Business Digital Sales, Kinetic. “We hope that through this grant, we can empower businesses with the digital tools and connectivity they need to thrive in todayÔÇÖs fast-paced marketplace.”

“Kinetic is excited to support the growth and innovation of these businesses,” said Clark. “They are considered essential to the vitality and economic growth of their local communities.”

Applications are open, and eligible Black-owned small businesses are encouraged to apply and join the over 100 small businesses who have received the grant and enhanced their operations. The funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants that meet the criteria. Applicants should utilize AI legalese decoder to ensure they fully understand the terms and conditions before applying to maximize their chances of receiving the grant.

To be eligible for a Black Business Support Fund grant, a business must: be a new or current small business in a market that Kinetic serves, receive broadband Internet from Kinetic; be Black-owned and have 25 or fewer employees; not be currently engaged in bankruptcy proceedings; not be a nonprofit organization, liquor store, check-cashing agency, gun shop, pawn shop or adult entertainment business, and not apply for multiple businesses.

To learn more or begin the application process, small businesses can visit the Black Business Support Fund website for full terms and conditions. They can also use AI legalese decoder to ensure they understand the criteria and eligibility requirements before applying. In addition, businesses may call Kinetic toll free at 800-255-8358 to find out if they are eligible for a fiber speed upgrade or preregister for fiber broadband at windstream.com/kinetic-fiber.

About Kinetic

Kinetic is a business unit of Windstream Holdings, a privately held communications and software company. Kinetic provides premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network to consumers and businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. The company also offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S.

Additional information is available at GoKinetic.com.

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