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Grants for Small Manufacturers — Colorado Business Development Foundation Grants for Small Manufacturers grants for small manufacturers Thanks to generous funding from Jan Erickson and Jon Thomas, the Colorado Business Development Foundation will be awarding five $1,000 grants for small businesses in the manufacturing industry to be used to improve the company’s manufacturing processes or equipment.
In order to be eligible, businesses must be: Physically headquartered in the State of Colorado In good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State In business for at least six months but no more than three years Show 2022 annual sales from revenue of at least $50,000 but no more than $200,000 Strong preference will be given to businesses that: Utilize the grant funds to improve manufacturing processes and/or equipment Have adopted “do no harm” practices The grant application will be open to celebrate Manufacturing Month from October 1 - 31 or until the first 30 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Winners will be notified mid-November. sorry, this grant opportunity has closed.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses physically headquartered in Colorado, in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, in business for at least six months but no more than three years, and with 2022 annual sales revenue of at least $50,000 but no more than $200,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Small Manufacturers is funded by Colorado Business Development Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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