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Comcast RISE Review 2026
Cash grant + marketing services bundle — $5K–$10K for qualifying SMBs.
Who Comcast RISE is best for
Small businesses that fit the current cycle's published eligibility looking for cash grant funding plus a marketing/media support bundle.
At a glance
- Cash grant
- $5K–$10K
- Services bundle
- Included
- Cycle
- Periodic
- Eligibility
- Varies by cycle
Per recipient — current cycle may vary
TV creative + media placement + technology services
comcastrise.com no longer hosts program details — verify via Comcast's corporate newsroom
Confirm current eligibility at the program page
Pros
- +Marketing services bundle adds substantial value beyond the cash grant
- +Non-repayable
- +Lighter application than federal programs
- +Cycle eligibility has expanded from original BIPOC-only focus
Cons
- −Eligibility varies per cycle — verify current requirements before assuming fit
- −Geographic availability may be limited to Comcast service areas
- −Marketing services bundle is most useful when you have a defined campaign goal
- −Window timing is periodic, not annual — requires monitoring
Comcast RISE requirements
- Published per cycle — confirm at comcastrise.com before applying
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Read the full guide →Bottom line
Comcast RISE scores 3.8 / 5 on the ClearValue Rating — a deterministic editorial composite from the product's own published fees, terms, and eligibility. Best for: Small businesses that fit the current cycle's published eligibility looking for cash grant funding plus a marketing/media support bundle.
◆ How we scored it
The ClearValue Rating, broken down.
- Cost
- 35%
- Fit & approval odds
- 30%
- Speed & terms
- 20%
- Transparency
- 15%
Cost (35%), Fit & approval odds (30%), Speed & terms (20%), Transparency (15%) — scored consistently across every product, independent of compensation. Full methodology →
Frequently asked
Questions about Comcast RISE
What does Comcast RISE provide?+
Comcast RISE bundles a cash grant of $5K–$10K per recipient with a marketing and media services package that includes TV creative, media placement, and technology services. The exact award and services can vary by cycle.
Who is Comcast RISE best for?+
It best fits small businesses that match the current cycle's published eligibility and want cash grant funding plus a marketing/media support bundle. The bundle is most useful when you have a defined campaign goal.
Does Comcast RISE have to be repaid?+
No — the cash grant is non-repayable, and the marketing services bundle is provided as part of the award rather than as a loan.
Who is eligible for Comcast RISE?+
Eligibility is published per cycle and has expanded beyond its original BIPOC-only focus. Geographic availability may be limited to Comcast service areas. Note: the comcastrise.com vanity domain now redirects away from program-specific content — search Comcast's corporate newsroom (corporate.comcast.com) for the current cycle before applying.
How do I apply for Comcast RISE?+
Applications run in periodic cycles rather than on a fixed annual schedule. As of this writing, comcastrise.com no longer resolves to program-specific application content — it redirects to a general Comcast corporate impact page. Search Comcast's corporate newsroom (corporate.comcast.com) or a recent Comcast RISE press release for the current application window before assuming one is open.
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