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Community Investment

DRIVE Business Grant

Robert's Automotive is committed to the growth of small businesses in central Illinois through our DRIVE Business Grant program.

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About the Program

The DRIVE Business Grant is our way of giving back to the community that has supported Robert's Automotive for over 40 years. Each grant cycle, we award funding to qualifying small businesses in the Springfield area to help them grow, hire, and thrive.

We believe that a strong local economy benefits everyone — and we're proud to play a part in building it.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a locally-owned small business in central Illinois
Business must have been operating for at least 12 months
Annual revenue under $5 million
Must demonstrate community impact or growth potential
Cannot be a franchise or national chain
One application per business entity

Application Process

1

Submit Application

Complete the online application form with your business details and a brief description of how the grant will be used.

2

Review Period

Our selection committee reviews all applications within 30 days of the submission deadline.

3

Notification

Selected recipients are notified by email and invited to a brief follow-up interview.

4

Award

Grants are awarded and disbursed to recipients within 45 days of selection.

Ready to Apply?

Reach out to our team to learn about the current application cycle and deadlines.

grants@robertsautomotiveinc.com