The City of Charleston is seeking applications for its Small Business Investment Grant program to aid small businesses and merchants in the community.
Donor Name: City of Charleston
State: West Virginia
City: Charleston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
The grant program is intended to incentivize and motivate small business owners to:
- repair/renovate a building’s exterior and make physical enhancements in a manner that keeps with the historically appropriate feel of the respective surrounding area.
- improve the small business making it more attractive for current and future customers; or
- enhance a small business’s marketing and customer service capabilities via e-commerce, web development, social media marketing, etc.
Funding Information
- A total of $150,000 in grants will be awarded and grant awards may be prioritized based on documented opportunities to grow a small business’s profitability and enhance sustainability.
- The maximum annual grant award for any one business is $10,000. Grant funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis, and all grant awards must be matched by 25%.
Eligibility Criteria
- Under this program, an eligible small business in the City of Charleston is defined as having no more than 35 employees (FTE) and no more than $2 million in annual gross revenues. An application must be for a small business located in the city limits of Charleston.
- An applicant must submit a written request summarizing the original budget, previously received funds and a brief description of the project and its benefits.
For more information, visit City of Charleston.