Charlotte Business INclusion Small Business Program

About This Program

Charlotte Business INclusion (CBI) is a City of Charlotte program that supports minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses through certification, access to city contracts, and connections to financing programs. The City of Charlotte also offers the Catalyst Charlotte program providing small business grants and the Community Investment Initiative for neighborhood commercial districts.

Grant and loan amounts vary by program; Catalyst grants typically $5,000–$75,000

Key Details

• Certification and contract access for minority and women-owned businesses
• Catalyst Charlotte small business grant program
• Community Investment Initiative for neighborhood commercial districts
• City of Charlotte small business development resources
• Contact Charlotte Business INclusion: (704) 336-2500

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling