CEA Fellows

Community Enterprise Accelerator (CEA) Fellowship

Ready to transform your Bronx business?

Cohort 4 applications open in Spring 2026

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This 9-month fellowship provides $15,000 in grant funding, personalized coaching, and connections to a supportive community of peers, advisors, and resources.

Benefits of Our Competitive Fellowship Program

The CEA was created to support ambitious, under-recognized entrepreneurs who are making a difference in The Bronx. Our program is designed to help you overcome common business challenges, strengthen your operations, and position your business for sustainable growth.

Financial Support

  • $15,000 in grant capital
  • Distributed in monthly installments to support your strategic priorities
  • No equity taken, no repayment required

Personalized Business Development

  • One-on-one coaching sessions with experienced business advisors
  • Strategic planning support and implementation guidance
  • Documentation of your key systems and processes

Powerful Connections

  • Monthly in-person events with Bronx stakeholders and business leaders
  • Introductions to potential partners, clients, and resources
  • Peer collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs facing similar challenges

Ongoing Alumni Support

  • Continued access to the CEA network and resources after graduation
  • Invitation to exclusive alumni events and opportunities
  • Peer mentorship opportunities with future cohorts

Cohort 4 Program Timeline

December 2026 - September 2027

Are You Eligible?

Mission-Focused Selection

This program was created specifically to address historical barriers and systemic inequities faced by Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs in The Bronx. Aligned with this mission, priority consideration will be given to applicants from these underrepresented communities.

What Past Fellows Say

"The CEA program gave me the structure, support, and connections I needed to take my business to the next level. The grant funding helped me invest in essential equipment, while the coaching helped me develop systems that made our operations more efficient. Most importantly, I'm now part of a community of entrepreneurs who understand my challenges and celebrate my wins."

— Howard Lindsay, Pat's Exotic Beverages (Cohort 2)

"Being part of CEA changed how I approach my business. The strategic planning process helped me clarify my vision and set achievable goals. The monthly events connected me with partners I wouldn't have met otherwise, and the coaching kept me accountable to my priorities."

Don't Miss Cohort 4

Applications open in Spring 2026. Sign up above to be notified when the application goes live.

Questions? info@ceabx.org