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OpportUnity Community Development Grant (Microenterprise Grant Program) is sponsored by City of Greenville Community Development Department and Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC). This program supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in or serving low-to-moderate income individuals within the City of Greenville, with a focus on expanding access and opportunity for underserved businesses.
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Trash and recycling pickup will run one day later for the rest of the week. 4. OpportUnity Community Development Grant # OpportUnity Community Development Grant ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=a9edfc63-bc3b-4c9e-ab05-d85102e94094) ## Build Your Business.
Strengthen Your Community. The City of Greenville Community Development Department and Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) are launching a new opportunity designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses located in or serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) individuals within the City of Greenville, with a focus on expanding access and opportunity for underserved businesses.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Grant Program combines business training, technical assistance, mentorship, and access to startup or growth funding to help local entrepreneurs strengthen and sustain their businesses. * Up to $10,000 in grant funding * FREE 4-week CO.
STARTERS Bootcamp * Business coaching and technical assistance * Mentorship and post-program support * Designed for businesses with 5 or fewer employees ## [](https://www. greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=8a060490-55ea-4ffc-81ed-d6aae8018fa1) ## More Than a Grant Program The program is especially intended to help reduce barriers to business growth for entrepreneurs who have historically faced limited access to capital, technical assistance, and business development resources.
Before becoming eligible to apply for grant funding, selected participants will complete a 4-part entrepreneurial bootcamp focused on refining their business model, identifying revenue opportunities, understanding customers, and preparing for growth. The program concludes with a Business Showcase & Celebration where participants present their progress, and eligible businesses may receive grant awards. 5.
Required Documentation 5. Required Documentation ## [](https://www. greenvillesc.
gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=c5948789-8ab5-46c3-a483-c3dc10203776) ### What This Program Supports * Sustainable business development for early-stage entrepreneurs * Expanded access to business resources and startup capital * Neighborhood-based entrepreneurship and economic stability * Long-term community revitalization through local business ownership * Increased support for underserved and historically underrepresented entrepreneurs * Greater access to entrepreneurship opportunities within LMI communities ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=7056af91-0bcf-4a88-a657-4b29a9eeb648) ### This program is designed for * Entrepreneurs with a business idea or existing business * Individuals who meet all HUD required parameters for the OpportUnity Community Development Grant (see program requirements) * Businesses with 5 or fewer employees * Entrepreneurs who are ready to participate fully in hands-on business development training ## [](https://www. greenvillesc.
gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=8ca9b476-2033-46d2-8f0d-f3ed5a1382e4) ### Grant Funding Opportunity Participants who successfully complete the full bootcamp program will become eligible to apply for microenterprise grant funding.
* Up to $10,000 per business * 20 participants maximum accepted into the cohort * Funding awards vary based on: ### Eligible Uses May Include * Licensing and registration costs * Equipment and operational needs * Technology and software * Inventory or startup expenses * Other HUD-approved business expenses ## [](https://www. greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=72c9c607-b4ae-4ea2-93a4-1e67669a3545) ### Participant Expectations To remain eligible for funding consideration, participants must: * Meet HUD required parameters for the OpportUnity Community Development Grant: * Physical home address OR physical business address in the city limits of Greenville * The nature of your business provides for securing a business location in the city limits without undo hardship.
* Meet the Low-Moderate income requirement as defined by HUD Area Medium Income (AMI)%20%EF%82%A7%09This%20includes%20other%20job%20employment%20income. %20%EF%82%A7%09This%20includes%20business%20income.
%20%E2%80%A2%09Attend%20all%20workshop%20sessions%20and%20participate%20fully%20in%20program%20activities%20%E2%80%A2%09Complete%20required%20assignments%20%E2%80%A2%09Provide%20all%20required%20business%20and%20income%20verification%20documentation) * This includes other job employment income. * This includes business income.
* Attend all workshop sessions and participate fully in program activities * Complete required assignments * Provide all required business and income verification documentation 1. Required Documentation ## [](https://www. greenvillesc.
gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=a0363fb3-3dd3-4efe-8e77-d819e234b8de) ### Pre-Bootcamp Application Requirements Applicants should be prepared to provide: * Business and owner information * Documentation supporting HUD eligibility requirements * Additional documentation may be required during the grant application phase. ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=360ffb65-b0f4-4f5d-9863-4ca235ba5758) ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=29a7ed0b-1054-4598-9fe5-c7f866e2ec08) Submit a pre-grant application to determine eligibility and program fit.
## [](https://www. greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=0f5650f6-c473-429e-a39c-2cc513d642de) 4-Week CO. STARTERS Bootcamp Selected participants attend weekly interactive business workshops. ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=cdc08d77-449f-448c-8e4b-088db48683c5) Prepare Your Funding Request Participants develop business goals, funding priorities, and required documents during training.
## [](https://www. greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=11611ce9-974a-47b1-b926-9d2d57e5c926) Bootcamp graduates become eligible to apply for microenterprise funding consideration. ## [](https://www. greenvillesc.
gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=0650777b-21c6-4969-b891-8c2f93e523c1) Continue Receiving Support Participants gain access to mentorship, technical assistance, and follow-up business support after the program ends. ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=552b1e2e-dfc9-49cf-bb08-3c2adcc46a59) (Updated schedule details coming soon) * **Discover -** Refine your business model and identify your customer base.
* **Promote -**Develop your messaging and marketing approach. * **Build -**Understand startup costs, pricing, and financial basics. * **Launch -** Create a practical action plan to move your business forward.
## [](https://www. greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant?
contentId=b6ef04fa-10e5-47ff-9eb4-9debcc2661a6) ## Ready to Take the Next Step? Whether you are launching a new idea or growing an existing business, this program is designed to help entrepreneurs build stronger businesses with the tools, training, and support needed for long-term success. 1.
Who qualifies under the LMI eligibility requirements? 2. What if I do not currently have a business license?
3. What if I am not selected? 4.
Is this grant guaranteed? 5. Is there a cost to participate?
6. Does my business need to be an existing business? ## [](https://www.
greenvillesc. gov/opportunity-community-development-grant? contentId=66957605-5ae0-4351-ac7e-f4bed2dd7be0) * OpportUnity Community Development Grant * Affordable Housing in the City * Find an Affordable Home * Affordable Housing Projects * Affordable Housing in Unity Park * Community Development Centers * Neighborhood Community Centers * Historic Resources Survey * Neighborhood Initiatives * Neighborhood Maps & Master Plans 4.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs with a business idea or existing business, individuals meeting HUD parameters for the grant, and businesses with 5 or fewer employees, located in or serving low-to-moderate income individuals within the Ci…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
OpportUnity Community Development Grant (Microenterprise Grant Program) is funded by City of Greenville Community Development Department and Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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