The City of Framingham Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered by the City of Framingham Community Development Program, part of the Division of Planning and Community Development.
Donor Name: City of Framingham
State: Massachusetts
City: Framingham
Type of Grant: Grant
Type of Entity: Businesses
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
All business sectors legal under federal law– including but not limited to industry, retail, services, agriculture and tourism are eligible for the program.
Funding Information
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to start ups or businesses looking to expand.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Microenterprise Assistance Program will provide a one-time grant of $5,000.
- Please note that funding is limited. All start-up businesses and existing businesses must be physically located in Framingham and will be required to submit a business plan when applying for a Microenterprise grant.
- Funds can be used for payroll expenses, lease, business mortgage, or the purchase of new equipment to expand business offerings.
Approval Criteria
- Strength of Business Plan
- Business skills and experience of business owner
- Financials and projections
- Eligible to receive funds under federal law
For more information, visit City of Framingham.