The City of York is accepting applications for its Education, Empowerment & Enhancement (3E) Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of York
State: Pennsylvania
City: York
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Small business owners may be awarded up to $5,000 through the City of York 3E Grant Program supported by ARPA funds. This grant program is intended to increase the operating capacity of small businesses owned by minorities, women, and people with disabilities through education and job training, empowerment and professional development, and enhancements to business operations – 3E’s.
Eligibility Criteria

The City’s ARPA grant programs are designed to support residents, organizations, programs, and activities that benefit City of York residents and community. Per the Final Rule, the U.S. Treasury recognizes small businesses located within a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) area as disproportionately impacted and eligible to receive funding for this program. Qualifying expenses must be related to the following: Education (classes, certificates, training), Empowerment (retreats, workshops, coaching), and Enhancement (new software, products, equipment) for business owners and/or their employees to promote business growth and stability.
The City of York is required by law to obtain the following information from all grant program applicants. This information is used by the City to determine the eligibility of the applicant under US Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) guidelines. You must meet all eligibility criteria and submit ALL the required documentation to be considered for the grant. The information you provide on this form will be kept confidential. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Additional Requirements

Business must be majority owned by a minority, woman, or person with a disability.
Earn $500,000 or less in annual gross revenues.
Must be registered, licensed, and in good standing on all City taxes and obligations.
Business must be physically located within a QCT in the City of York.
No owners have been convicted of financial crimes within the past three years.
Eligible costs must occur within a year of receiving grant funds.

For more information, visit City of York.