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Erie County Mini Grant

Erie County
About the Grant

The Mini-Grant is designed to support business and nonprofit programs that serve the Erie County BIPOC community and are experiencing a need for an influx of capital to enable them to continue to serve the BIPOC community. Successful applicants will be able to show that either they or their project, is not eligible for traditional bank financing. The minimum grant offered is $5,000, and the maximum grant is $25,000. Applicants must be for-profit businesses located in Erie County, NY and at least 51% of the ownership is Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC).

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Between $5,000 and $25,000

Application Deadline:

2027 TBA

Notes

Note: The 2026 grant window has closed but this is an annual program. Check back for updates on next year's application window.

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