The United Black Fund Of Greater Cleveland

The United Black Fund Of Greater Cleveland is a minority-owned, non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to supporting small business development and entrepreneurship within the local community. Registered in SAM.gov as a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization focuses on providing critical resources and support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly those from minority communities. Its mission centers on economic empowerment and community development through targeted assistance programs that help local businesses grow, innovate, and succeed.

Through multiple consecutive federal grant awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), The United Black Fund Of Greater Cleveland has consistently received Congressional Community Project Funding to deliver comprehensive small business support services. Each grant, ranging from $500,000, has enabled the organization to provide extensive programming including business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, education services, and facility upgrades. The grants, awarded for two to four-year periods between 2022 and 2024, specifically target economic development in the Cleveland area. The organization's work under these SBA grants focuses on fostering entrepreneurship, providing critical resources to small business owners, and supporting community economic growth through targeted interventions. The federal funding allows The United Black Fund to deliver tailored services that address local business development needs, with a particular emphasis on supporting minority-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Greater Cleveland region.