About The Grant

Main Street Ventures is now accepting applications for its Launch Funding Grant, which is designed to support emerging, pre-revenue businesses that have developed a prototype or product. This grant targets businesses in the Greater Cincinnati region, including specific counties in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The grant aims to help businesses scale by providing financial support for key growth projects, rather than covering general operating expenses.

The Launch Funding Grant offers financial awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, with a grant duration of three years. Eligible businesses must be located in the specified counties and must demonstrate customer demand and strong business progression. The grant prioritizes specific growth projects, such as purchasing key equipment or developing technology products. Special consideration is given to women and minority-owned businesses, as well as those with matching funds from other sources.

Important Details

• Application Deadline: 08/30/2024
• Link to Application: Main Street Ventures Launch Funding Grant
• Donor Name: Main Street Ventures
• State(s): Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
• Grant Duration: 3 Years
• Grant Amount: $5,000 to $10,000
• Qualification Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a business entity (C-Corp, S-Corp, or LLC) with a Federal Tax ID (EIN).
  • Business must be located in the Greater Cincinnati region (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).
  • Focus areas include retail storefronts, manufactured goods, and technology companies.
  • Businesses must demonstrate customer demand and strong progress since founding.
  • Funding requests must focus on specific growth projects, not general operating expenses.
  • Special consideration for women and minority-owned businesses, and those with matching funds.

Taking Action

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to accelerate your business growth with the Main Street Ventures Launch Funding Grant. With the application deadline of August 30, 2024, now is the time to apply and secure the financial support needed for your business. Be sure to share this grant opportunity with other Latino business owners in your network to help them take advantage of this valuable resource.