Launch LC is a competitive grant opportunity through Naturally Lewis that helps start-up businesses in Lewis County.
Donor Name: Naturally Lewis
State: New York
County: Lewis County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The 6-month program will provide entrepreneurs with the training, funding, and the tools needed to successfully open your business. At the program’s completion, entrepreneurs will submit business plan proposals for a chance to receive funding for their project.
Naturally Lewis is looking to fund creative entrepreneurs that will enhance the quality of life for residents and make our community a more attractive place to live, work, and play. Naturally Lewis is seeking start-up businesses in the following categories:

Food & Beverage
Small-scale Manufacturing
Tourism
Construction Trades

Funding Information
Naturally Lewis has $280,500 in funding to award, and winners will receive a grant of $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000, depending on total project costs.
Eligibility Criteria

Must be a for-profit microenterprise business (five or fewer employees)
Be considered low-to-moderate income OR create a job to be made available to low-to-moderate income individuals

Applicants must be prepared to submit 2022 & 2023 Income Tax Returns to demonstrate eligibility
If creating a new job is eligibility for grant, awardee must create job first in order to receive grant

Applicants must contribute at least 10% of project cost with personal funds; grant funds can only cover up to 90% of total project cost.

Eligibility Checklist

Start-up businesses (new or open less than six months)
Must be a for-profit microenterprise (five or fewer employees)
Grant funds can only be used to purchase equipment, machinery, furniture and inventory.
Must enhance experiences for tourists and locals, alike
Funding cannot be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started

For more information, visit Naturally Lewis.