What AI says about Beyond Open

Beyond Open is a competitive small-business grant program in Charlotte that awards capital grants to diverse-owned small businesses located in the Corridors of Opportunity, with Round 3 grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 (totaling $5.8 million). Grants may be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory, and real estate, and do not need to be repaid; to date, Beyond Open has awarded about $16.3 million to more than 400 recipients across three rounds. The program is administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of Foundation For The Carolinas, with support from the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund, and includes extensive applicant support, workshops, and multilingual resources in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.