2025 Business Acceleration Grant

This grant is designed for businesses that are minority, veteran, or women-owned whose owners are seeking support for expansion, marketing, equipment, or operational needs. The intent is to strengthen the local business community by fostering opportunities for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs.

ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant’s business must be a current Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.
- Applicant’s business/main office must be in areas zoned appropriately for their use.
- Applicants’ business must have an EIN, and an established bank account separate from any personal accounts.

Section 1: Business Information

Business Name *

Owner(s) Name *

Business Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Website/Social Media *

Year Established *

Number of Employees *

Section 2: Grant Use & Business Goals

1. Describe your business, including your mission and key services or products. *

2. How do you plan to use the $1,000 grant? *

o Include whether it will go toward expansion, equipment, marketing, or operational support.

3. What impact would this grant have on your growth and the community you serve? *

4. Are there any current barriers to your growth or operations that this funding will help you overcome? *

5. Provide a brief budget or cost estimate for how the funds will be used. *

6. What is your planned timeline for completion of the project using the grant funds? *

Optional: Attach testimonials, marketing samples, or project photos.

Section 3: Signature & Agreement

By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understand the grant criteria and intend to use the funds as described. *

Applicant E-Signature

2025 Business Acceleration Grant

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