Comcast RISE Grant 2025: Requirements, Eligibility and How to Apply Online

What is Comcast RISE

Comcast RISE is a small business support program run by Comcast Corporation designed to help eligible small businesses grow through grants, technology makeovers, media and advertising support, creative production, and business education resources. It’s part of Comcast’s broader initiative “Project UP,” which aims to foster economic opportunity, digital equity, and empowerment in communities. Comcast RISE FAQ provides official program details. 

In 2025, Comcast RISE is awarding 500 grant packages distributed across five U.S. regions. Each package includes a $5,000 monetary grant, technology makeover, creative media production, media schedule, and business coaching & education. 

Regions & Deadlines for 2025

The 2025 application period for Comcast RISE opened **May 1, 2025**, and closed **May 31, 2025**, according to the official Terms & Conditions. 2 Grant opportunities for 500 businesses are available in the following areas:

• Boston, Massachusetts
• Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Seattle, Washington (King County)
• South Valley, Utah (Wasatch Front)

It is essential to watch Comcast RISE’s official site for announcements, since future rounds may change regions, deadlines or grant package details.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Comcast RISE Grant 2025, small business owners must satisfy a number of eligibility criteria. All criteria must be met by the start of the program period, and applicants must submit accurate information. Key eligibility requirements include:

• The business must be located and operating in one of the designated regions (one of the five areas listed above). 
• The business must be owned by one or more individuals who are at least 18 years old, and the owner must be the primary decision maker and actively engaged in day-to-day operations. 5
• Ownership: the owner or owners must hold at least **51% equity** of the business. 
• Business must be independently owned and operated (not a franchise location). 
• Business must have been in active operation for at least two (2) years before the Program Period.
• Business must have revenue generation for the 12 months prior to the program. That is, it must not just exist on paper but have real transactions. 
• Number of employees: 100 or fewer (including part-time and full-time employees). 
• The business and/or owner must not be disqualified by previous receipt of certain Comcast RISE benefits. If you’ve previously gotten a Comcast RISE monetary grant, tech makeover, creative or media package from Comcast RISE, you may be ineligible. 
• The business must not be a nonprofit, religious organization, political advertiser, or other disallowed types (like adult entertainment, tobacco/vape-related, fireworks, etc.). 
• The owner must not have certain disqualifying convictions in the past 10 years (e.g. felony, tax-related, child support delinquency). 
• Business owners employed by Comcast, or key partners like EY, Hello Alice, LinkedIn must be ineligible. 

Meeting eligibility is necessary but not sufficient; applications still undergo verification and selection processes. Ineligible or partially-completed applications will be disqualified. 

What the Grant Package Includes

Winning the Comcast RISE Grant 2025 does not just deliver cash; applicants receive a comprehensive package designed to help their business scale. The package includes:

• A monetary grant of US$5,000. 
• Technology makeover: computer equipment, Internet, voice, cybersecurity services for 12 months, equipment or hardware as per value set by Comcast. 
• Creative media production: typically including a professionally produced 30-second commercial. 
• Media schedule / media advertisement support over a 180-day schedule in local linear media.
• Business education resources: access to online modules, learning content, coaching, mentorship, strategy consultation. 

How the Application Process Works

The online application for Comcast RISE 2025 is fairly structured, with multiple steps. Being prepared ahead of time with required information and documents speeds up your process. This is how applying typically works:

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Step 1: Eligibility Criteria Form

Before full application, you submit a short eligibility criteria form (takes about 5 minutes) that checks whether your business meets key eligibility thresholds (region, years in operation, ownership, etc.). If you are found ineligible based on those inputs, you cannot proceed further with the application.

Step 2: Create an Account / Sign-In

If eligibility is confirmed, applicants create or use an existing account on the Comcast RISE site. Email verification is needed. You fill in personal, business, and contact info. Save your login credentials securely. 

Step 3: Complete the Application Form

The application form takes 15-30 minutes depending on how ready you are with required documents. Fields you’ll fill include business address, number of employees, what your business does, revenue info, business age, owner info, etc. You will be asked how the grant would help your business. 

Step 4: Upload Supporting Documents

You’ll need to attach documents such as proof of business establishment, tax or revenue documents showing the 12 months prior, possibly licenses, business website or media presence proof, identity documents, etc. The portal accepts file types like JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOC or DOCX.

Step 5: Review & Submit Before Deadline

After filling all fields and uploading documents, you review your submission carefully. Once submitted, you cannot modify the application. Submission deadline in 2025 was May 31 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. Be sure to submit well before the cut-off to avoid technical issues. 

Selection Process and Notification

Once applications close, Comcast RISE uses a judging or verification process:

• Review for completeness – missing fields or documents often disqualify applications. 26
• Verification of business operations, revenue, ownership, and eligibility as per eligibility criteria. 
• Notification of winners is via email or phone. Winners may be asked to sign releases or affidavits and comply with tax or publicity requirements. 

Tips to Improve Your Chances

To maximize your chances of being awarded the Comcast RISE grant, consider the following best practices:

• Prepare documentation early – revenue statements, proof of operation, identity, business address. Having them ready ahead helps.
• Ensure that ownership, address, and business age are verifiable and consistent across documents.
• Use clear, high quality scans / legible photos of documents. If website fields require photo or image upload, ensure file size and format are acceptable.
• Complete the eligibility criteria form accurately; mistakes there can disqualify you immediately. Take your time with that form. 
• Explain how your business will benefit from the package. The monetary grant is valuable, but the technology makeover, coaching, media plan, and creative production are often what set winners apart.
• Watch official announcements via Comcast RISE site and related program pages so you know when new regions or cycles open. 

What to Do if You Missed 2025 Cycle and Looking Ahead

For those who missed the 2025 application window (which closed in May), here are suggestions to prepare for future related rounds:

• Register with Comcast RISE / program alerts where possible to receive notification when new cycles open.
• Keep business documentation current – annual revenue records, proof of business age, identity records.
• Enhance your business profile: have online presence (website / social media), clear branding, testimonials, reviews – this may strengthen your media / creative production application.
• Monitor Comcast’s press releases: the Comcast RISE “To Provide 500 Small Businesses Across Five Regions…” press release is one such source. 

Conclusion

Comcast RISE 2025 is a powerful grant opportunity for eligible small businesses in designated U.S. regions. Beyond the monetary grant, the package of technology, media, creative, coaching, and educational resources provides a broad support framework designed to help businesses not just survive but grow. To be successful, applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, complete the eligibility form, prepare documents, and submit before the closing deadline.

Even if you missed the 2025 grant window, preparing now improves your readiness for future cycles. Use the guidance above, monitor the official site (Comcast RISE official page), and build your business profile so that when the next application period opens, you’re ready to apply and win.