Vibrancy Fund Mini Grant

Application Process

Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and are evaluated by the Elyria Community Partnerships (ECP) Downtown Development Committee.

Timeline:

  • Committee Review: Last Tuesday of the application month
  • ECP Board Approval: Immediately following the review
  • Award Announcements: The Friday after the board meeting

Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted by:

  • February 11th
  • April 15th
  • June 10th
  • August 12th
  • October 14th

How to Apply

  1. Develop your marketing plan with a mentor at the SBDC (contact Beth Gants at bgantz@lorainccc.edu).
  2. Submit your marketing plan and application before the relevant deadline.
  3. Await committee review, approval, and award announcement.

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