About L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program


The LOCAL Small Business Grants are made possible by its Founding Partner Optimum Business, and the LIA is continuing to partner with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) to expand outreach to the region’s community businesses. The Optimum Business-funded program builds upon the work of the LIA, LIAACC, and LIHCC have conducted over the past several years to support small businesses on Long Island, including joint membership meetings.








2025 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program


Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
For the second year in a row, Founding Partner Optimum Business sponsored the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant program administered by the LIA Foundation in partnership with Grantsthe Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC).
Read the Press Release:
Nassau County Winners
Suffolk County Winners


