The Small Things, Big Impacts Fund is a grant opportunity through the Naturally Lewis Community Economic Development Program to support Lewis County businesses in enhancing their visibility through creative means in the community.
Donor Name: Naturally Lewis
State: New York
County: Lewis County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/18/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $1,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
The Small Things, Big Impacts Fund promotes small improvements that produce big results, without a huge financial investment. By supporting the businesses and non-profit organizations in making these smaller investments, the opportunity facilitates suitable growth and long-term success; this ultimately creates a positive economic impact in Lewis County.
Funding Information
- The Community Economic Development Program has made $20,000 available to create the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund.
- Businesses with creative proposals that enhance visibility will receive a one-time grant, funding 50%, up to $1,000, of selected project costs.
- Funding can NOT be rewarded to retroactive projects.
- Project must be completed within 6 months of receiving funding.
Eligible Projects
- The project should focus on enhancing business visibility through one or more of the following creative means such as:
- Street Visibility
- Improving storefront signage, banners, or other forms of signage visible to pedestrians and motorists.
- Digital Visibility
- Improving your digital image in the form of a new logo, branding assets or online presence (ex. website).
- Shelf Visibility
- Enhancing product packaging, product displays or shelf placement to attract customer attention.
- Mobile Visibility
- Developing mobile setups for trade shows, farmer’s markets, craft fairs, and the like.
- Street Visibility
- Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate a commitment to supporting local businesses. Applicants should indicate their intent to utilize local businesses for purchasing goods and services required for the project whenever feasible.
- Applications can NOT be submitted for retroactive purchases, which includes any project that has already started or has been completed.
- Applicants must be willing to contribute at least 50% of the project cost.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants can be a for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations located in Lewis County.
- Applicants must demonstrate a need for improving visibility and a commitment to using the grant for that purpose.
Evaluation Criteria
- Project must demonstrate how increased visibility will create opportunities for new or increased customer base.
- Project should demonstrate a commitment to supporting local businesses whenever feasible.
- Project must comply with all local zoning and codes ordinances (ex. Sign permits)
For more information, visit Naturally Lewis.