Beasley Detroit Launches $100K Small Business Grants

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 10:56am CT

Beasley Media Group

Beasley Media Group Detroit has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to launch the 2026 Beasley Detroit Small Business Grant Program, a $100,000 initiative aimed at helping local businesses expand through advertising and marketing support.

The program will award ten Metro Detroit small businesses a $10,000 professional advertising campaign across Beasley Media Group Detroit's radio stations and digital platforms. Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized businesses located throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Applications will be accepted from July 6 through August 31, with winners to be announced in September. The advertising campaigns will run during the fall of 2026 on Beasley Detroit's stations, including 101.1 WRIF, 94.7 WCSX, 105.1 The Bounce, 105.9 KISS FM, and the Praise Network, as well as the company's digital channels.

The initiative is designed to support local entrepreneurs by providing access to marketing resources that can help increase brand awareness, attract customers, and accelerate growth. Winners will be selected based on their growth potential and impact on the community.

"Metro Detroit was built by hard-working people who bet on themselves - the small business owners who keep our neighborhoods running," said Matt Scarano, Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Detroit. "By partnering with the MEDC, we're giving 10 deserving entrepreneurs the megaphone they need to tell their stories, reach new audiences, and grow their businesses."

Beasley and the MEDC said the program reflects their shared commitment to supporting the small businesses that play a vital role in Southeast Michigan's economy by creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening local communities.

Businesses interested in applying can submit applications beginning July 6 through August 31. Winners will receive customized advertising campaigns valued at $10,000 each.