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KeyBank-Sponsored Mini-Grant Program

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Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

May 31, 2026

53 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

KeyBank-Sponsored Mini-Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Fourth Plain Corridor, Clark County, Washington

Funder: KeyBank Foundation

Award Amount: $1,000 per grant

Focus Areas:

  • Essential kitchen equipment (ice makers, freezers, refrigerators, commercial mixers, convection ovens)

  • Business fixtures and equipment that improve operations

  • Equipment to enhance day-to-day business operations

    • Eligibility:

  • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) small business owners

  • Businesses located along the Fourth Plain Corridor in Clark County

  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need and how the grant will help their business improve and grow

    • Program Description:
    This initiative provides $1,000 mini-grants to help local BIPOC entrepreneurs purchase essential equipment. Selection is based on financial need and how the grant will positively impact business growth. Two applicants are selected each month.

    Selection Timeline:

  • Monthly selection process

  • Winners announced monthly (past announcements: November 15th, January, March, etc.)

    • Contact Information:

  • Fourth Plain Forward

  • Phone: (360) 258-0817

  • Email: info@fourthplainforward.org

  • Address: 5107 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Suite 111, Vancouver, WA 98661

  • Website: fourthplainforward.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application: Visit fourthplainforward.org/bipoc-microgrant starting on the application opening date
    2. Complete Application Form: Submit a simple application outlining:
    - Business information
    - Equipment needs
    - How the grant will positively impact the business
    - Financial need demonstration
    3. Provide Details: Clearly demonstrate how the grant will help your business improve and grow
    4. Submit: Applications are submitted online through the website portal

    Application Timeline:

  • Applications typically open at the beginning of each month

  • Example: October applications opened October 3rd and closed October 31st

  • December applications: opened December 9th, closed December 24th

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Financial need of the business owner

  • How the grant will help the business improve and grow

  • Clarity of equipment/fixture needs

    • Winner Announcement:

  • Winners announced monthly

  • Funds awarded to support equipment purchases

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