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Naturally Lewis Opens Applications for 2025 Funding
Opportunities
Published: January 16, 2025
at 01:45 p.m.
By: Press Release
from Naturally Lewis
Naturally Lewis, Inc. Opens Applications for 2025
Funding Opportunities
Lewis County, NY
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Naturally Lewis, Inc. is announcing its 2025 funding opportunities with
seven opportunities for businesses, commercial property owners, community
organizations, and youth. These funding opportunities are: (1) Building
Business Fund, (2) Business Retention Fund, (3) Community Connections Fund,
(4) Launch Lewis County,
(5) Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, (6) Student Pitch
Competition and (7) Vacant Property Revitalization Fund.
The Building
Business Fund, funded through the Community Economic Development Program,
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 are currently open and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
The Business
Retention Fund, funded through the Community Economic Development Program
and Lewis County, will support existing businesses by providing matching
funds to businesses looking to sustain their business operations following
a natural disaster, act of God, or mandate affecting business retention or
operations. Applications are currently open and reviewed on a quarterly
basis.
The Community
Connections Fund, funded through the Community Economic Development
Program, will support non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools
in developing partnerships, building organizational capacity, and executing
projects that foster collaboration and economic growth. Applications are currently open and
reviewed on a quarterly basis.
The Launch Lewis
County Program, funded by NYS Office of Homes & Community Renewal, will
support low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs in starting up their
businesses. Applications are currently open and reviewed on a quarterly
basis.
The Small Things,
Big Impacts Fund, funded through the Community Economic Development Program
and HLH Living Trust, will support Lewis County businesses and nonprofit
organizations to implement innovative, small-scale projects that enhance
visibility, build capacity, and drive growth. Additionally, there is a
focus on funding events and festivals that bring visitors to our community.
Applications are currently open and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
The Student Pitch
Competition, funded through the Community Economic Development Program,
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, funded by Lewis County, will support building
owners that are looking to revitalize vacant buildings or floors into
usable spaces for commercial use. Applications are currently open and
reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Find more
information about current funding opportunities and growing your business
in Lewis County, New York at naturallylewis.com or by following Naturally
Lewis, Inc. on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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