The 2023 BLOOM Grant Program for Women-owned Businesses in York County will award grants to small businesses owned and operated by women in the County of York for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the next level.
Donor Name: York County Economic Alliance (YCEA)
State: Pennsylvania
County: York County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priority consideration will be given to:
- While they encourage past BLOOM recipients to apply again for new initiatives, priority shall be given to those who have not received prior BLOOM grants.
- Businesses owned by Veterans
- Businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color
- Businesses owned by Women
- Preference will be given to companies that use local businesses to fulfill the grant implementation, where applicable.
Funding Information
Grant amounts will be considered based on need and potential impact. Grant amounts will range from $500 to $1,500.
Grant Criteria
- New Tangible improvements such as:
- Exterior façade or interior renovations
- Curb appeal/placemaking enhancements
- Lighting improvements; safety upgrades both interior and exterior /
- Equipment such as improved commercial kitchen equipment, merchandising and display fixtures, point of sale technology upgrades to improve speed and customer experience.
- Space expansions/renovations
- Other material improvements to the business that would expand growth, business services, and business opportunity and/or make a positive impact on the overall local business environment.
- Business upgrades and adjustments related to COVID-19 recovery.
- Adding or expanding outdoor seating or outdoor retail space
- Expenses related to marketing or advertising.
Eligibility Criteria
Only for-profit businesses are eligible. Non-profits are not eligible.
Ineligibility
BLOOM Grant funds cannot be used for:
- Owner compensation
- Payroll or payroll taxes
- Mortgage/lease or property tax payments
- Utilities, other recurring operating expenses
- Day to day operating supplies—other than personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Credit card or other debt payment.
For more information, visit YCEA.