Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions is giving back to help small businesses get back to business with a program focused on helping to jump-start minority-owned small businesses in hard-hit communities. The Back2Business program will now offer $10,000 grants to small, Black-owned and minority-owned businesses in Orange County disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and systemic inequities. Businesses must fill out an application and apply for grant consideration. The application portal will be open from December 7 – 14, 2020.

The Back2Business program is a multi-tiered initiative meant to strengthen small businesses in minority and other targeted communities by providing help through financial support, business expertise, technology solutions, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. Fiserv has pledged $10 million in small business grant support, as well as complimentary mentorship, subject matter expertise, and business coaching with its associates through Employee Resource Groups. The program will also help small businesses connect to lenders, create relationships with community financial institutions, and set up capabilities like contactless payments.