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City of Akron Great Streets Microenterprise Grant

No-match microenterprise grants for very small Akron businesses in Great Streets areas.

About this program

Akron relaunched Great Streets grant streams that include no-match microenterprise grants for businesses with five or fewer employees. The program is supported with CDBG funds and designed to help small neighborhood businesses with eligible needs.

Eligibility

Akron microenterprises with five or fewer employees located in eligible Great Streets or CDBG-supported areas and meeting program requirements.

Requirements

  • Operate an eligible microenterprise in Akron
  • Submit business documentation, employee count, eligible use of funds, and application materials
  • Comply with CDBG microenterprise, income, or job documentation where required