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Lebanon Valley Micro-Grants
Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation
ABOUT THE GRANT
The Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation Micro-Grants provide Lebanon County, Pennsylvania small businesses and nonprofit organizations with grants of up to $3,000 per organization, with up to $30,000 in total funding awarded per cycle. Administered by the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation and generously funded through a grant from the HerZimBa Foundation, the program is designed to address specific business needs that can significantly enhance operational effectiveness and growth potential, stimulate local economic activity, create jobs, and promote inclusivity across the Lebanon Valley economy.
Grants are awarded in four focus areas. Professional Development covers professional development, leadership training, certifications, education, and similar training initiatives. Paid Internships cover salary expenses for students from local or regional high schools and colleges, or unemployed individuals looking to reengage in the workforce (staff benefits other than wages are not covered). Business Improvements cover interior or exterior improvements such as paint, awnings, signage, and displays. Technology Upgrades cover upgrading hardware, software, connectivity, point-of-sale programs, and similar systems. Administrative purposes, daily operations, and staffing expenses (other than development or interns as noted above) are not eligible.
To qualify, applicants must be a for-profit or nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that operates in Lebanon County and has 25 or fewer employees (two part-time employees count as one full-time equivalent). The grant is open to all businesses in Lebanon County that meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of Chamber membership status. Applicants may submit multiple grant applications across different categories, but the total combined grant award per organization is capped at $3,000. Applications are evaluated on regional economic impact (20 percent), impact of the grant to the business (20 percent), financial stability or growth (20 percent), longevity of business (15 percent), clarity and rationale of the request (15 percent), and minority, woman, or veteran ownership or operation (10 percent). Applicants are also required to submit three years of end-of-year balance sheets and profit and loss statements to demonstrate business history. Awardees are required to complete a Memorandum of Understanding and Grant Spending Plan before funds are released, and must submit a Grant Impact Report to the Foundation post-award.
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