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Community Enterprise Accelerator Fellowship

Nine-month Bronx business fellowship providing grant capital, coaching, and connections for growing local entrepreneurs.

About this program

The Community Enterprise Accelerator Fellowship supports ambitious Bronx entrepreneurs through a nine-month program that combines $15,000 in grant funding with one-on-one business coaching, monthly in-person gatherings, strategic planning support, and access to a peer and advisor network. Cohort 4 is scheduled for December 2026 through September 2027, with applications opening in Spring 2026 and a deadline expected in late July 2026. The program prioritizes entrepreneurs who are helping build the Bronx business ecosystem and gives priority consideration to Black and Hispanic or Latino entrepreneurs in alignment with its mission.

Eligibility

For-profit businesses operating primarily in the Bronx that have been in business for at least one year, have generated more than $75,000 in lifetime revenue, and are committed to growing their business and contributing to the Bronx community.

Requirements

  • Own a for-profit business operating primarily in the Bronx
  • Have been in business for at least one year
  • Have generated more than $75,000 in lifetime revenue