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Naturally Lewis Announces 2025 Funding Opportunities
Published: December 13, 2024
at 07:45 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Naturally Lewis
Naturally Lewis, Inc. Announces 2025 Funding Opportunities
Lewis County, NY
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Naturally Lewis, Inc. is announcing its 2025 funding opportunities with five
opportunities for businesses, commercial property owners, community
organizations and school districts, and youth. These funding opportunities
are: (1) Building Business Fund, (2) Community Connections Fund,
(3) Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, (4) Student Pitch Competition
and (5) Vacant Property Revitalization Fund.
Funds for these
programs are made available through the Community Economic Development
Program; the Program is funded by Number Three Wind Farm, Lewis County, and
the HLH Living Trust.
The Building
Business Fund ($100,000) will support local businesses providing
matching funds to invest in the “tools” to scale up and grow. 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 open on January 15, 2025 and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until all
funds are dispersed.
The Community
Connections Fund ($30,000) will support 501(c)(3) non-profit
organizations, municipalities, and schools in developing partnerships,
building organizational capacity, and executing projects that foster
collaboration and economic growth. Applications open on January 15, 2025 and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until all
funds are dispersed.
The Small
Things, Big Impacts Fund ($40,000) will support Lewis County businesses
and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to implement innovative, small-scale
projects that enhance visibility, build capacity, and drive growth.
Applications open on January 15, 2025 and will be
reviewed on a quarterly basis until all funds are dispersed.
The Student
Pitch Competition ($2,000) will support young entrepreneurs through a
business proposal competition for high school students in Lewis County.
Applications open on January 20, 2025 and close on
May 1, 2025.
The Vacant
Property Revitalization Fund will support building owners that are
looking to revitalize vacant buildings or floors into usable spaces for
commercial use. Applications open on January 15, 2025
and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until all funds are dispersed.
Applications for
all programs will be reviewed by the Community Economic Development Program
Committee. This committee consists of six community leaders and one Lewis
County Development Corporation Board Member.
Find more
information about the Community Economic Development Program and funding
opportunities at naturallylewis.com or by following Naturally Lewis, Inc.
on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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