Charlotte has recently introduced a new grant program, the Start-Scale-Sustain (S3), to support Business District Organizations (BDOs) located within the Corridors of Opportunity. This grant is aimed at helping these organizations serve local businesses in the area more effectively.
To be eligible for the grant, BDOs must be a nonprofit with either an existing or pending 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 designation. They must also represent at least 10 businesses in the business district they serve and have an active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier or fiduciary/fiscal sponsor with a UEI.
Applications for the grant are being accepted until June 14 at 5 p.m. A question-and-answer webinar will be held by city staff on May 16 at 11 a.m., where participants can register for a virtual meeting link and submit questions in advance by emailing corridorsofopportunity@charlottenc.gov. More information on the grant program and application guidelines can be found on the S3 grant webpage.
The S3 grant is designed to help BDOs achieve their goals of serving local businesses in the Corridors of Opportunity more effectively, while also supporting their long-term sustainability efforts. By providing funding and resources to these organizations, Charlotte hopes to promote economic growth and development within this important area of the city.
To apply for the S3 grant, BDOs must first meet certain eligibility requirements, including being a nonprofit with either an existing or pending 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 designation, representing at least 10 businesses in their business district, and having an active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier or fiduciary/fiscal sponsor with a UEI.
Applications must be submitted before June 14th at 5 p.m., along with any required documentation and answers to questions provided during a mandatory question-and-answer webinar held by city staff on May 16th at 11 a.m.
The S3 grant is just one example of how Charlotte is working to support local businesses and promote economic growth within its borders.
In conclusion, Charlotte’s new Start-Scale-Sustain (S3) grant program offers financial assistance to Business District Organizations (BDOs) located within the Corridors of Opportunity, helping them serve local businesses more effectively while promoting long-term sustainability efforts in this important area of the city. Eligible organizations must meet certain criteria such as being nonprofits with either an existing or pending designation as well as representing at least ten businesses in their business district among other qualifications.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 14th at
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