Antioch has been awarded a $20,000 grant as part of the National League of Cities' Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. The city plans to establish the Work Together Fund, aimed at fostering job creation by encouraging collaboration between nonprofits and small businesses. Through the Antioch Business Collaborative, applicants will gain technical assistance, training, and access to resources, promoting organizational growth and financial self-sufficiency. The initiative, supported by the Gates Foundation, underscores Antioch's commitment to enhancing economic mobility for its low-income residents.
Antioch received a $20,000 grant to create jobs for low-income residents through collaborative problem-solving among nonprofits and small businesses.
Supported by the Gates Foundation, the Work Together Fund aims to enhance economic mobility by fostering partnerships for job creation.
City officials emphasize that the initiative will provide technical assistance, workshops, and access to capital for local businesses and nonprofits.
The goal is to guide small businesses and nonprofits towards financial self-sufficiency, ensuring sustainable economic development in Antioch.
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