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Naturally Lewis Launches Three New Grant Programs Totaling
$150,000 in Available Funding
Published: July 08, 2023 at
08:00 a.m.
By: Announcement from Naturally Lewis
Naturally Lewis Launches Three Grant Programs with
$150,000 in Funds
Lewis County, NY
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Naturally Lewis is announcing three new grant funds, totaling $150,000,
through its Community Economic Development Fund. These grant funds are: (1)
Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, (2) Community Connections Fund, and (3)
Building Business Fund. The Community
Economic Development Fund has been established from a host-community
agreement between the Lewis County Development Corporation and Number Three
Wind Farm.
The Small
Things, Big Impacts Fund ($20,000) will support smaller-scale projects,
up to $1,000 awards, that will make a big impact. The 2023 priority for
this fund is visibility, including, but not limited to, signage, branding,
packaging, murals/artwork, and mobile visibility. Applications for the
Small Things, Big Impacts Fund will open on July 17th and close
on August 18th at 3:00PM.
The Community
Connections Fund ($30,000) will support municipalities, schools, and
community organizations in projects that will enhance the quality of life
for the benefit of the greater community. Applications for the Community
Connections Fund will open on July 17th and close on September 1st
at 3:00PM.
The Building
Business Fund ($100,000) will support local businesses providing
matching funds to invest in “tools” to
scale up and grow with $10,000+ awards. Funds can be used for literal tools
(equipment/machinery) or figurative tools (business services/professional
services) to assist business growth. Projects must show overall benefit to
the community and promote economic development through business growth.
Applications for the Building Business Fund will open on September 5th
and close on October 13th at 3:00PM.
Applications for
all programs will be reviewed by the Community Economic Development Fund
Committee. This committee consists of six (6) community leaders and one (1)
Lewis County Development Corporation board member.
Find more
information about the Community Economic Development Fund and each of the
grant opportunities at https://naturallylewis.com/growing-opportunities/cedf,
or by following Naturally Lewis on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at
@naturallylewis.
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