The Rowan Chamber’s Small Business Assistance Grant pilot program is designed to strengthen and grow established businesses within the City of Salisbury.
Donor Name: Rowan Chamber
State: North Carolina
City: Salisbury
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
By making these grants available, the Chamber is fulfilling its mission of driving economic stability, diversity, and growth in the community. Accessibility to funding contributes to the strength and effectiveness of the entrepreneurial ecosystem which in turn supports and nurtures small businesses. The Chamber recognizes the value of entrepreneurism/small businesses who bring innovation, quality of life, jobs, and investment to the community.
Businesses who receive funding through this program will be those who bring innovation and therefore have a unique competitive edge. They must be good corporate citizens and are encouraged to support their employees and other locally owned businesses. Applicants are not required to be Rowan Chamber investors (members) in order to participate. Since the funding is coming from the City of Salisbury, applicants must operate their business within the City of Salisbury limits. Since there are already a number of downtown business grants, this small business grant is designed to focus on priority corridors outside of downtown, for example: West End, South Main St. & West Innes St.
Funding Information
Grant requests may range from $5,000 – $10,000.
Uses of funds
Grant funds may be used for a fixed asset utilized for the business or permanent improvements to physical space (examples: manufacturing equipment, lawnmower, vacuum cleaner, building signage, lighting, awnings, flooring).
Eligibility Criteria
- Businesses located in City of Salisbury limits with 10 or fewer employees (or full time equivalent).
- They must be a legal entity and registered with the NC Secretary of State and have appropriate permits to operate.
- They must submit a quality business plan (FREE assistance available from RCCC Small Business Center).
For more information, visit Rowan Chamber.