DGI First Friday Micro Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $250
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The DGI First Friday Micro Grant Program is designed to support small businesses located downtown in activating their storefronts and enhancing their presence during First Fridays.
Funding Purpose: This funding provides support for creative, customer-focused experiences that encourage increased foot traffic, expand engagement opportunities, and contribute to a more vibrant downtown environment.
Geographic Scope: Downtown Greensboro Business Improvement District (BID)
Eligible Applicants: Small businesses located downtown
Contact Information:
- Downtown Greensboro Inc
- 532 South Elm Street
- Greensboro, NC
- Phone: (336) 379-0060
How to Apply
Application Process
Application materials are available on the Downtown Greensboro Inc. website. Specific step-by-step application procedures, required documentation, and submission details are referenced but not fully detailed in the source materials.
For more information: Contact Downtown Greensboro Inc. at (336) 379-0060 or visit downtowngreensboro.org
What Downtown Greensboro Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 4
- Total given
- $496K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $20K–$426K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Greensboro, NC.
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Downtown Greensboro Foundation · Greensboro, NC
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Neighbors GSO LLC · Greensboro, NC
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112 W Lewis Street Qozb LLC · Greensboro, NC
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$25K
Nomunication LLC · Greensboro, NC
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Small businesses
- Arts
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