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Find similar grantsMicroenterprise Assistance Program is sponsored by Economic Development Council of Buford County. Program supporting high-growth, high-technology businesses in Buford County, Nebraska.
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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help you complete the Microenterprise Application and the required documents. They will assist you at no charge. Contact them today to get started at 716-210-2515 or go to their website at Small Business Development Center - SUNY Niagara .
Download the application here and complete for submission . Please note: Incomplete applications with missing items will be ineligible and will not be reviewed until completed. The Niagara County Microenterprise program provides resources to support and foster the development of microbusinesses by providing grants in conjunction with capacity building and entrepreneurial assistance.
Awards to individual businesses will range up to $25,000. A private for-profit business entity; corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship that is legal, licensed and operating. A new start-up business (operating less than 6 months) or an existing business that is expanding and has five or fewer employees, one or more of which may be the owner of the business at the time of application.
Be located or intend to locate their business in towns or villages within Niagara County. * Businesses located in the City of Niagara Falls, City of Lockport, and City of North Tonawanda are NOT eligible for this County Program as the cities have additional programs to assist micro-enterprise businesses. Contribute at least 10%, in cash equity, of the cost of the project.
MUST already have or register for a government Unique Entity ID (replaces DUNS #) Click here for instructions. Create one (1) full time equivalent (FTE) new job, taken by or made available to persons from low-to-moderate income (LMI) families OR be owned by a person qualified as LMI. This is a reimbursable Grant.
The Grant Funds must be used by the recipient for: Purchase of machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures Working capital (limited amount of total reimbursement) Grant funds shall not be used to purchase real estate, to repay existing debt, reimburse owner salary, or to undertake building façade or interior renovations (no construction work).
Required Entrepreneurial Training: Niagara County Center for Economic Development has partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide free training that is a requirement of this Grant. The training will cover various topics such as legal issues, taxes, recordkeeping, accounting, financing, marketing and advertising, and employee issues.
The owner or one of the owners, if multiple, of the company must take the training and receive a Certificate of Completion from SBDC. To get started go to SBDC Online Training-SUNY Niagara Susan Barone, Grants, Loans & Compliance Manager NCIDA Susan. Barone@niagaracounty.
gov The Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers free training and instructional programs targeted to the needs and interests of small businesses at every stage of growth from startup to expansion.
They can be contacted at 716-210-2515 or SBDC @ SUNY Niagara The SBDC provides management and technical assistance services including: business planning, development of marketing strategies, cash-flow projections, and financial analysis, and application assistance.
The SBDC can help Western New York entrepreneurs: Understand the importance of a business plan Discover sources of funding Identify avenues for exporting goods and services Assess an invention’s marketability Comply with licensing and regulation Click here to learn more about the SBDC.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High-growth, high-technology businesses in Buford County, Nebraska. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Microenterprise Assistance Program are due March 24, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Microenterprise Assistance Program is funded by Economic Development Council of Buford County. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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