The Orange County Economic Development Partnership (OCEDP) is launching its first Small Business Grant to assist new or existing businesses in gaining capital to thrive in Orange County.
Donor Name: Orange County Economic Development Partnership (OCEDP)
State: Indiana
County: Orange County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
In an effort to support the outstanding business community, they are offering grants up to $10,000. OCEDP will provide support and connect the awarded applicants with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) as needed.
Funding Information
Grant Request Amount (minimum $1,000 – maximum $10,000).
Grant Period
June 1 – December 5 2025.
Eligible Uses of funds
Eligible use of funds include, but are not limited to:
- Renovation and repair of building
- Signage and Façade Improvements
- Engineering, Planning, and Design Costs
- Equipment and Supplies
- Marketing
- Website Creation
- Other expenses as approved by OCEDP.
Eligibility Criteria
New and existing businesses located in Orange County are eligible to apply. The business must have 30 or fewer employees. The business must be a 2025 member of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership. Businesses who were awarded funding in 2024 are not eligible to receive funding in 2025. The applicant is responsible for determining if the project needs approval/permits from the community in which the business is located before the project starts.
For more information, visit OCEDP.