Launch, Move, or Grow Your Small Business With Up to $25,000 in Grants from Rio Nuevo

What could your Tucson small business do with up to $25,000?

December 26, 2024 - Groundswell Capital and Rio Nuevo have announced a new grant opportunity for small businesses located in the Rio Nuevo district of Tucson, Arizona.

The small business grants, which provide up to $25,000 in funding, are designed to support local entrepreneurs in starting, expanding, or relocating their businesses to the Rio Nuevo district.

The Rio Nuevo 'Small Business, Big Ideas' grant program is specifically targeted to small businesses that contribute or could add to the unique character and vibrancy of the Rio Nuevo district. Whether your business is well established in the Tucson community or a new venture ready for launch, this small business grant offers a chance to secure financial capital to bring your vision to life.

What types of businesses qualify for the Rio Nuevo 'Small Business, Big Idea' Grant Fund?

The Rio Nuevo Small Business grant eligibility is flexible allow businesses in all stages to present their ideas for funding. Some possibilities include:

• Pop-up businesses that have done well in markets and are lookinh to open a storefront location in Rio Nuevo.

  
  

• Start-up businesses ready to launch.

  
  

• Mobile or food truck businesses looking to park permanently in downtown Tucson or elsewhere in the Rio Nuevo district.

  
  

• Small businesses located in Rio Nuevo looking to grow or expand services.

  
  

• Event-driven and secondary businesses that bring support, services, and foot traffic to the Rio Nuevo district.

Application Support for Tucson Small Businesses

The Rio Nuevo 'Small Business, Big Ideas' grant application was designed with small business owners in mind - it is simple, straightforward, and can be completed over time, saving applicant progress along the way.

Information sessions are available online in both English and Spanish, and all Tucson small business owners are welcome to attend open office hours. More information on the grant program, eligibility, and the application itself can be found at www.groundswellcapital.org/rionuevo