Funding Amount

Varies (example: $170,000 distributed across six businesses in 2022-23)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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.

    How to Apply

    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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessescommunity-development

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