Naturally Lewis, Inc. Opens Applications for $100,000 Building Business Grant Opportunity

LEWIS COUNTY, NY - Naturally Lewis, Inc. has opened applications for the Building Business grant opportunity, which is open to for-profit businesses in Lewis County. Applications to this opportunity will be reviewed by the independent Community Economic Development Program Committee.

 This grant opportunity is intended to provide businesses with the tools to grow their business. Grant funds can be used for literal tools, including equipment and machinery, or figurative tools, including business services or professional services, to assist business growth. Businesses must demonstrate how the “tools” will contribute to a thriving economy and positively impact the local community.

 Applications for the Building Business Fund open on July 1, 2024 and close on September 26, 2024. Eligible projects must meet the following criteria:

  Applicants must be an existing for-profit business located in Lewis County, NY.

  Applicants must demonstrate plans to significantly expand or diversify products/services.

  Applicants must demonstrate overall benefit to the community and promote economic development through growing business.

  Eligible project costs include equipment, machinery, working capital, training, and workforce development.

  Building Business funds cannot be used for construction or capital improvements. However, construction and capital improvements may be demonstrated as part of the total project cost.

  Funding cannot be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started.

 In addition to Building Business funds, Naturally Lewis is opening applications for the third quarter of the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund grant opportunity. This marketing fund, which is open to non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses, will support Lewis County applicants in enhancing their visibility through creative means in the community.

For more information about Naturally Lewis’ grant opportunities, including the Building Business Fund and Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, visit https://naturallylewis.com/growing-opportunities/cedf.

Main photo of DeVere Rumble, owner of Hopenhagen Farm, on his tractor funded by 2023 Building Business Funds