Economic
The NAACP recognizes the importance of the economy and economic issues in advancing an equal opportunity society and aims to address the challenging economic realities facing our country including poverty, lack of jobs and disproportionate high unemployment, lack of affordable housing, foreclosures, etc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
Empower local communities with the necessary education, resources, and partnerships to
develop sustainable economic models that advance diversity and equity.Ensure that government and industry are knowledgeable, and committed to bridging racial inequality
particularly as it relates to employment, wealth, lending and business
ownership.Grow a movement of concerned citizens and organization who work together to produce an inclusive
and strong middle-class economy for the 21st century.
NEWS & INFORMATION
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
NAACP/BeyGOOD Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund - The NAACP is proud to partner with BeyGOOD to help strengthen small businesses and to ensure economic empowerment for Black businesses. The grants in the amount of $10,000 will be offered to Black-owned small businesses in select cities to help sustain businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next round of applications will open in September. Stay tuned through the following website. https://naacp.org/black-owned-business-impact-fund/
Congratulations to the First Round Winners in Harlem: Curl & Co. Hair Salon curlandcohairstudio@gmail.com and Lee Lee’s Rugelach https://www.leeleesrugelach.com/
US Small Business Administration - Coronavirus Small Business Loans and Grants
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
Notice: Now Accepting New Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans: On June 15, SBA resumed accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications from all eligible small businesses, private non-profits and U.S. agricultural businesses. To learn more about eligibility and apply, click here.
Pay Equity
Salary History Ban - Effective January 2020, employers are prohibited from asking for your salary history during the interview process. This law applies to all employers in the State, including public
employers.Housing
Rental and Housing Opportunities
Financial Awareness
Small Business Resources