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Business Up-Fit Grant

BURLINGTON DOWNTOWN CORPORATION

Foundation Quarterly Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 15, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Business Up-Fit Grant

Funder: Burlington Downtown Corporation, Burlington, NC

Geographic Scope: Downtown Burlington, NC

Program Type: Business Development grant for business owners

Focus Areas: Business up-fit and improvement projects

Eligibility:

  • Business owners
  • Application Cycle: Quarterly with deadlines on July 15, October 1, January 1, and April 1. Notifications provided in August, November, February, and May.

    Required Pre-Application: Must schedule a pre-application meeting with staff before submitting application

    Contact Information:

  • Downtown Manager: 336.222.5002

  • Email for pre-application meetings: pshepard@burlingtonnc.gov

  • Email for questions: mhogan@burlingtonnc.gov

  • Main office: 422 S. Spring St., Ste. 203, Burlington, NC 27215

  • Phone: 336.222.5002

  • Fax: 336.222.5036

  • Email: info@burlingtondowntown.com
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Schedule a pre-application meeting with staff before beginning your application
    - Contact: pshepard@burlingtonnc.gov

    2. Complete the Business Up-fit Grant application
    - Click the application link on the grants page

    3. Submit required documents:
    - Project Budget Template (available on grants page)
    - Business Plan Template (available on grants page)

    4. Submit by deadline: July 15, October 1, January 1, or April 1

    5. Receive notification: August, November, February, or May depending on submission cycle

    For Questions: Email mhogan@burlingtonnc.gov

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesses

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