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About the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program
The L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program (Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island).
Now in its third year, this grant program will award 40 small businesses $5,000 each and two Grand Prize winners $20,000, fueling expansion, innovation, and long-term success across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Made possible by Founding Partner Optimum Business and administered by the LIA Foundation, this initiative continues in collaboration with the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce to expand outreach and ensure opportunity reaches every corner of Long Island’s business community.
Since launching in 2024, the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program has awarded $500,000 to 90 local businesses.
This is more than a grant program, it’s an investment in Long Island’s future. The LIA is proud to continue it the same year as we celebrate our 100th anniversary of advocating for Long Island and supporting economic growth.
Congratulations to the 2026 L.O.C.A.L. Grant Recipients
2025 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program Winners!
2025 Grand Prize Winner - Nassau County
Freeport Ninja Academy
2025 Grand Prize Winner - Suffolk County
Little Feet Big Steps Daycare
