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Foundation Annual Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round until funding is exhausted for the calendar year”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Locally owned businesses - The business must have some form of local ownership
  • Franchise businesses with local ownership will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • If the business owner is not the property owner, written permission from the property owner to install the desired sign is required as a supplemental attachment
  • South Euclid, Ohio

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Corporate entities with multiple locations are not eligible

Overview

Program Year: 2026

This program provides eligible business owners with a grant of up to $5,000 for exterior signage installation or upgrades. Funding can be used for wall signs, window signage, or street level monument signs.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Locally owned businesses - The business must have some form of local ownership
  • Corporate entities with multiple locations are not eligible
  • Franchise businesses with local ownership will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • If the business owner is not the property owner, written permission from the property owner to install the desired sign is required as a supplemental attachment

Project Requirements:

  • All exterior signage must be visible from the street
  • Must enhance the curb appeal of the property

Geographic Scope

  • South Euclid, Ohio

Contact Information

  • Planning and Development Director: Michael Love
  • Phone: 216-691-4205
  • Email: mlove@seuclid.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Timeline:

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round until funding is exhausted for the calendar year

Application Requirements:

  • Include as much information as possible to increase likelihood of project selection
  • If providing matching funds, include that information on the application
  • Submit via online application portal

Notification Timeline:

  • Applicants recommended for funding will be notified within two weeks of application receipt

Grant Terms and Conditions:

  • Matching Funds: Up to $5,000 in funding available; no matching funds required, but the One South Euclid Grant Review Committee will consider the applicant's ability to provide matching funds when making decisions
  • Grant Agreement: Business owners enter into a grant agreement with One South Euclid; OSE will pay the contractor upon satisfactory project completion
  • City Approvals: Project must obtain all City approvals prior to work commencing, including Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval
  • Inspections: Satisfactory project completion includes necessary building inspections and sign-off from the Building Department before grant funds are paid
  • Approval Timeline: Approval process must be initiated with the City within 2 months of signing the grant agreement
  • Project Completion: Project must be completed within 6 months of signing the grant agreement

What South Euclid Community Urban Redevelopment Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021
1
Total given
$10K
Median grant
$10K
  • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Cleveland, OH.

Example grants

  • Community Housing Solutions · Cleveland, OH

    To support home repairs and housing counseling classes for South Euclid residents

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses

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