Amplify POC's Equity in Ownership Fund
Amplify POC, Inc. is launching our "Equity in Ownership Fund" in support of our mission to eliminate the racial wealth gap on cape cod and beyond. Data tells us that ownership is the key to eradicating the racial wealth gap, whether that is a business, a home, land, or other assets. Initially the objective of this fund is to provide micro grants to local POC-Owned businesses of up to $5000 to help the business owner improve, enhance, and elevate their current operations. 

Once the fund has obtained more funding the goal is to open the application up to aspiring home and land owners. As the funds grows so will the program and opportunities to assist more people of color to establish their goals of ownership.

This fund has been graciously seeded by ARPA funding awarded to us by Senator Julian Cyr and State Representative Kip Diggs in the amount of $55,000. An additional $55,000 of the ARPA award will be available once Amplify is able to raise a match of $55,000. At that time more applications will be reviewed and more funds will be dispersed to applicants. If more applications are received after all funds have been dispersed, applicants will be placed on a waitlist by date of application received until more funding becomes available.  Applications will be reviewed by a committee of POC community members and approvals will be based on need and access. 

Initial round of Pilot applications are due by: April 20th, 2023.
Awards will be announced May 26th, 2023
Applications available in Spanish and Portuguese upon request.

Amplify POC's Vision and Mission:
We envision an end to the racial wealth gap on Cape Cod and beyond, where communities of color have economic power, increased ownership, and wealth building opportunities.
Amplify POC is committed to eliminating the racial wealth gap (disparity in assets and income across race and ethnicity) by removing barriers created by systemic racism. We promote racial equity by providing accessible resources and education that enhance visibility and increase sustainable ownership opportunities for communities of color.

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Business Name *
Business Legal Name *
Business Owner Name *
Business Address *
EIN#
Phone # *
Email *
How do you identify ethnically? *
Are you an Amplify POC member? If so, why not, its FREE to become a member until next year! Please go to our website and click on the "ADD YOUR BUSINESS" button to complete the form. *
Does your business have a physical location? (Brick & Morter) *
Is your business online? *
Year established? *
Please provide a brief description of your business *
What category best describes your business right now? *
Do you rent or own your space? *
Average # of year-round fulltime employees *
Average # of seasonal/part time employees *
What are the biggest challenges you face as a small business?
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What are your short-term and long-term goals for your business?
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Have you taken Amplify POC's Business Planning workshop? *
Gross annual receipts  *
Annual operating expenses *
At any time since March 2020 did you experience a decline in revenue from the previous year due to the COVID 19 pandemic? If so, approximately by how much?

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Have you received  any other form of business assistance that has been offered due to the COVID 19 pandemic? (check all that apply) *
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Have you received financial assistance from Love Live Local's Cape Cod Resilience Fund or Local Business Boost Fund? *
Have you received any foundation grants or any other funding? *
Have you received financial assistance from family or friends over the amount of $5000 within the past 5 years? *
How have you adapted your business or taken measure to ensure the continued viability of your business due to the COVID 19 pandemic? *
What are the top three things you would do to grow, support, or enhance your business, but don't have the funding to do so? Please only check 3. *
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Please describe how you give back to the Cape Cod community. For example, do you volunteer your time? Donate to fundraisers? Participate in community events free of charge?
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I understand that if I am chosen as a grant recipient for the Equity in Ownership program I will be required to submit a follow up report along with receipts and expenses within 30 days of funds received. One 14 day extension of follow up report may be granted depending on circumstances and only if requested in writing. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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