Reopening Black Businesses Together
Your Contribution Has Power!
$25 allows a business to reopen
$50 gives a business an opportunity to stay open
$100 allows a business to rehire employees
Join us in making a difference! We're raising money to benefit the Oakland African American Chamber Foundation's Resiliency Fund to assist our businesses in reopening. Any donation will help us make an impact.
Black businesses have Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause.
More information about Oakland African American Chamber Foundation: Keeping Black Businesses Open for Business!
Common Asked Questions:
Grants will be made on a first come first serve basis to businesses whose application meets the eligibility criteria subject to the process as set forth by the Advisory Council
There is a limited allocation of money subject to funds raised
No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government, lenders or the OAACCF will charge small businesses any fees. The award is a grant and is not required to be paid back
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a grant, businesses must meet the following requirements as it pertains to a member’s business:
Be able to show business legitimacy:
In business for a minimum of one year Provide any form of business documentation – website, business pictures. etc.
Business bank statements for 3 months in 2020 that includes the business address and business name
A valid business license dated 05/01/20 or earlier
A valid identification card (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
A completed W9 form upon grant approval (access a fillable form here)
Preferably an existing Chamber member. If dues have not been paid for 2020, the chamber member would be allowed to pay as part of their application process.
Non-Member, applicable Membership Fees will apply to all grants awarded and accepted, on a case by case basis.
**REQUIRED: Members and Non-members applicants should be prepared to show a 2018 or 2019 tax return if they do not operate under one of the above requirements.
$25 allows a business to reopen
$50 gives a business an opportunity to stay open
$100 allows a business to rehire employees
Join us in making a difference! We're raising money to benefit the Oakland African American Chamber Foundation's Resiliency Fund to assist our businesses in reopening. Any donation will help us make an impact.
Black businesses have Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause.
More information about Oakland African American Chamber Foundation: Keeping Black Businesses Open for Business!
Common Asked Questions:
Grants will be made on a first come first serve basis to businesses whose application meets the eligibility criteria subject to the process as set forth by the Advisory Council
There is a limited allocation of money subject to funds raised
No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government, lenders or the OAACCF will charge small businesses any fees. The award is a grant and is not required to be paid back
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a grant, businesses must meet the following requirements as it pertains to a member’s business:
Be able to show business legitimacy:
In business for a minimum of one year Provide any form of business documentation – website, business pictures. etc.
Business bank statements for 3 months in 2020 that includes the business address and business name
A valid business license dated 05/01/20 or earlier
A valid identification card (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
A completed W9 form upon grant approval (access a fillable form here)
Preferably an existing Chamber member. If dues have not been paid for 2020, the chamber member would be allowed to pay as part of their application process.
Non-Member, applicable Membership Fees will apply to all grants awarded and accepted, on a case by case basis.
**REQUIRED: Members and Non-members applicants should be prepared to show a 2018 or 2019 tax return if they do not operate under one of the above requirements.
Co-organizers (6)
Chamaine Woffard
Organizer
Oakland, CA
Anonymous
Beneficiary
Cathy Adams
Co-organizer
Nicole Felix
Co-organizer
Geanie Asante
Co-organizer
Brenda Knight
Co-organizer