Comcast opened applications on Monday for eligible small businesses to apply to the nationally recognized Comcast RISE program. The program will provide a total of $500,000 in grants plus technology makeovers, marketing support, media schedules, coaching sessions and education support. One hundred businesses per city, 500 in total, will be awarded business support grants that will include: COACHING SESSIONS - General business assessment and coaching that provides business owners with recommendations on how to grow their businesses.