Oneida County Microenterprise Grant Program

Funder: Mohawk Valley EDGE in partnership with Oneida County and NYS Office of Community Renewal

Geographic Scope: Oneida County, New York

Overview:
Grant program administered by Mohawk Valley EDGE on behalf of Oneida County for small businesses seeking funding for business investment projects that result in job creation.

Eligibility:

• Small businesses in Oneida County
• Projects must result in job creation

What Funding Supports:

• Business investment projects
• Job creation initiatives
• Growth investments for small businesses

Services Provided:

• EDGE staff assist prospective applicants to complete business plans
• Technical assistance provided
• Grant application support on behalf of businesses

Contact:

• Tim Fitzgerald, Vice President Economic Development
• Email: tfitzgerald@mvedge.org
• Phone: (315) 338-0393
• Address: 584 Phoenix Drive, Rome, NY 13441

Discrimination Statement: Mohawk Valley EDGE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program or activities.

Application Process

Note: Applications are submitted through Oneida County, with Mohawk Valley EDGE assisting as administrator.

• Contact Tim Fitzgerald, Vice President Economic Development at tfitzgerald@mvedge.org or (315) 338-0393 to inquire about current application cycles
• EDGE staff will assist in completing required business plans
• Technical assistance provided throughout application process
• EDGE works with Oneida County to apply for grant assistance on behalf of the business seeking funding
• Awards are made to the applicant community (Oneida County) and not directly to businesses