Small Business Development Program
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Overview
Small Business Development Program
Funder: West End Opportunity Partnership (WEOP)
Geographic Scope: West Louisville, Kentucky - specifically the 9 neighborhoods: Algonquin, California, Chickasaw, Park Duvall, Park Hill, Parkland, Portland, Russell, and Shawnee
Focus Areas: Supporting small business development and growth within West Louisville neighborhoods
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must address all Criteria for Fund Eligibility (CFE) criteria, including:
Background: The West End Opportunity Partnership is a nonprofit public entity established in 2021 by the Kentucky General Assembly to manage financial resources for a newly created West Louisville Tax Increment Financing district. The Partnership announced eligibility criteria for funding aimed at revitalizing West Louisville in October 2024.
Contact: West End Opportunity Partnership, 1608 W. Broadway Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40203; (502) 303-5251; [email protected]
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Review the Criteria for Fund Eligibility (CFE) presentation to understand all evaluation criteria
2. Complete the Small Business Development Program Application form
3. Ensure your application addresses all CFE criteria:
- Organizational Information
- Project Plan
- Community Impact
- Value-Added Community Impact
4. Submit application to West End Opportunity Partnership
Required Materials
- Application form (available on website)
- Documentation of organizational strength and stability
- Detailed project plan demonstrating practicality and potential success
- Evidence of community impact focus
- Demonstration of value-added community benefit
Contact for Questions
West End Opportunity Partnership
(502) 303-5251
[email protected]
westendpartners.org
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