Entrepreneurs with an innovative idea that addresses material waste and pollution by adopting principles of a circular economy are invited for the Small Business Grants.
Donor Name: Circular Cleveland
State: Ohio
City: Cleveland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Circular Cleveland has teamed up with SCORE Cleveland, a business development non-profit organization offering mentorship for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, to offer three business incubation grants in the fall of 2022. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption modeled on nature, which uses and reuses everything, endlessly. They need to design goods and processes that make the most of their natural resources, eliminate waste and pollution, create jobs and investment opportunities, and provide a healthy and vital environment for all. Circular economy practices include reducing, reusing, redesigning, sharing, leasing, repairing and redistribution of materials and items for continued or new use.
Funding Information
- Each grant is $10,000 and will be awarded to a small businesses or entrepreneur with an innovative idea that addresses material waste and pollution by adopting principles of a circular economy.
Eligibility Criteria
Circular Cleveland Small Business Grants will provide financial assistance to businesses that:
- Are currently an idea, or have operated for less than a year.
- Are located in Cleveland or plan to launch a new product or service in the city.
- Cuyahoga County residents may apply if they establish their business in Cleveland.
- Nonprofits are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Circular Cleveland.
