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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
Save the date! Join us on Wednesday, June 16, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. for the Optimum Small Business Summit, where we’ll celebrate the incredible small business community.
Nassau County
All The Right Moves, Ltd.
Aydenvision, Inc.
Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
Burger Boys Bar and Grill
Creative Focus Designs Inc.
Dutch Pro Soccer
Franglais Management
Giorgenti New York
Helping Hands Psychotherapy, LCSW PC
Little Bumble Bee DayCare
MsSauce Plates Culinary Horizon
My Spectrum Center, Inc.
Black Cap Beverage Company
Port Washington Adult Activities Center
Press Record Studios
Quilla's Catering, Inc.
Raices Boricuas Corp
Snacks & Design
Special Treasures Childcare
The Cooking Lab
Suffolk County
Big Ruthie’s Soul Food, Inc.
Bricks and Minifigs West Babylon
Christie Jones Studio
Empire Girls Wrestling Club , EGWC LLC
Gema's Childcare II
Great South Bay Dance LLC
GrowinShade Plant Shop
Long Island Publicity Inc.
Lucero Taxes
LTV Studios
Northport Fitness Studio
North Shore Bicycle Club
Panoramica
Pride Embroidery
Save the Great South Bay
Southampton Playhouse, Inc.
Sweet Arts of Northport
Three Village Farmers & Artisans Market
Tiki Boat Long Island
West Door Yoga + Wellness
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
