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Great Lakes Bay Business Hub - Direct Grants to Small Business

Central Michigan University

Funding Amount

$194,688 - $231,699 (varies by round)

Deadline

May 13, 2026

34 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Great Lakes Bay Business Hub - Direct Grants to Small Business

Geographic Scope: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties in Michigan

Funding Amount: Varies by round. Recent rounds awarded:

  • 2025 round: $231,699.72 total to 12 businesses

  • 2024 round: $194,688.03 total to 10 businesses
  • Program Purpose: Direct grants to support small business growth through equipment purchases, operational expansion, and job creation in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

    Eligible Recipients:

  • Small businesses

  • For-profit enterprises

  • Businesses in Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties
  • What Funds Support:

  • Equipment purchases

  • Operational expansion

  • Job creation

  • Business growth initiatives
  • Partner Organizations:

  • Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMURC)

  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

  • Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

  • Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance

  • Regional Chambers of Commerce

  • Community and economic development organizations
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@cmurc.com

  • Phone: 989.202.6036

  • Website: workgreatlakesbay.com
  • Locations:

  • Bay City: 122 Uptown Dr Ste 204, Bay City, MI 48708

  • Midland: 801 Joe Mann Blvd Ste P, Midland, MI 48642

  • Mt. Pleasant: 2625 Denison Drive, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

  • Saginaw: 203 S. Washington Ste 260, Saginaw, MI 48607
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application through workgreatlakesbay.com
    2. Competitive Review: Applications reviewed by partnership organizations
    3. Award Announcement: Recipients announced following review period

    Application Requirements:

  • Business information and background

  • Description of how funds will be used

  • Expected business outcomes

  • Job creation plans (if applicable)
  • Deadline: May 13 (for next round)

    Application Support:

  • Consultation available through Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

  • Regional chambers of commerce can provide guidance

  • CMURC offers business support services
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessescommunity-development

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