Local small businesses and nonprofits may be eligible to apply for micro-grants through the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation.
For a small business or nonprofit to be eligible, it must operate within Lebanon County with a maximum of 25 full-time employees, with two part-time employees being equivalent to one full-timer. An organization’s eligibility is not dependent on its membership status with another organization.
Now until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, eligible organizations can apply online. Online applications cannot be saved until they are complete, so organizations that complete the application in multiple sessions may lose their progress.
Eligible organizations can also download the application form or pick it up at the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation at 989 Quentin Road, Suite 1, Lebanon, during business hours. The application form can be dropped off at the chamber foundation.
Once an application is submitted online or in person, it cannot be changed.
Representatives from the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation Board of Directors will review applications and evaluate them based on regional economic impact, impact of grant to business, financial stability or growth, longevity of business, clarity and rationale of request; and minority-, woman-, or veteran-owned or -operated.
For more information on the application and evaluation process, click here.
Up to $3,000 in funding is available to these organizations, with up to $40,000 total funding available to benefit the small business and nonprofit sphere of Lebanon County.
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation will announce grant recipients on Monday, Dec. 9, and distribute funds on Thursday, Jan. 2.
“We are thrilled to launch this initiative. The micro-grants have the potential to significantly enhance local businesses and nonprofits, ultimately driving greater economic growth in our county,” Karen Groh, president and CEO of both the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation, said in a press release.
The grants can be used for paid internships, professional development, business improvements, and technology upgrades. However, they cannot be used for expenses related to daily operations, administration, or staffing unless otherwise noted.
Paid internships support emerging professionals in Lebanon County, while professional development better equips staff to advance these organizations’ missions. Business improvements and technology upgrades enable these organizations to better serve their local and global communities.
Anyone interested in volunteering with or supporting this program can contact Groh by phone at 717-273-3727 or email at kgroh@lvchamber.org.
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation is dedicated to serving the economic development, business, and workforce development needs of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and its constituents.
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