Naturally Lewis, Inc. Building Business grant is accepting applications

LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – In a recent press release Naturally Lewis, Inc. announced they have opened applications for the Building Business grant opportunity, which is open to for-profit businesses in Lewis County, applications will be reviewed by the independent Community Economic Development Program Committee.

This grant opportunity is intended to provide award recipients with the tools to grow their businesses. Grant funds can be used for actual tools, such as equipment and machinery, or figurative tools, including business services or professional services, to assist business growth. Businesses must demonstrate how the “tools” will contribute to a thriving economy and positively impact the local community.

Applications for the Building Business Fund opened Today, Monday, July 1, and will close on Thursday, September 26. Eligible projects must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be an existing for-profit business located in Lewis County, NY.
• Applicants must demonstrate plans to significantly expand or diversify products/services .
• Applicants must demonstrate overall benefit to the community and promote economic development through growing business.
• Eligible project costs include equipment, machinery, working capital, training, and workforce development.
  • Building Business funds cannot be used for construction or capital improvements. However, construction and capital improvements may be demonstrated as part of the total project cost.
• Funding cannot be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started.

Additionally, to Building Business funds, Naturally Lewis is opening applications for the third quarter of the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund grant opportunity. This marketing fund, open to non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses, will support Lewis County applicants in enhancing their visibility through creative means in the community.

For more information about Naturally Lewis’ grant opportunities, including the Building Business Fund and Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, you can visit Naturally Lewis’s Website .

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