The Delaware Division of Small Business offers the opportunity to apply for the Encouraging Development, Growth & Expansion (EDGE) Grant to eligible Delaware small businesses.
Donor Name: Delaware Division of Small Business
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/30/2022
Grant Size: $100,000
Details:
Grant funding must be used to expand a business’s viability and sustainability, specifically:
- Market analysis assistance
- Advertising assistance
- Building infrastructure/cosmetic enhancements
- Essential equipment
- Web site design
- Rent assistance for lab space
Funding Information
STEM-based companies can receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses. Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses can get up to $50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The grants are primarily intended to assist people building private, for-profit companies. That said, there may be a special circumstance in which a 501(c)(3) would be eligible. Contact one of the Division’s Regional Business Managers to discuss your organization’s eligibility before applying.
Qualified applications must:
- Have been in operation less than 5 years
- Employ 10 people or fewer
- Be majority located in Delaware
- Have not received a previous Strat Fund grant
For more information, visit Delaware Division of Small Business.