The Business Association Development Grant Engagement Program provides seed funding to enable local businesses, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to form sustainable business associations.
Donor Name: City of Rockford
State: Illinois
City: Rockford
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Once organizations have established themselves through the BADGE Program, they will be eligible to apply for funding to support programmatic and organizational activities through the Business Association Grant (BAG) Program.
The intention of the Program is:
- Develop governance, bylaws, membership and mission.
- Recruit members and establish communication systems and engagement within the association’s district.
- Conduct business needs assessments and area assessments, as well as create strategic plans to address issues and advancement for the area.
- Execute early-stage activities such as marketing, corridor cleanup and events.
- Commit to forming a governing structure, begin implementing activities, and apply for the BAG Program as well as meet those Program requirements.
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for up to $10,000.
For more information, visit City of Rockford.
