Oneida County CDBG Economic Development and Microenterprise Assistance
County CDBG business assistance and microenterprise grants for businesses creating employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
About this program
Oneida County administers Community Development Block Grant economic development activities in partnership with Mohawk Valley EDGE to support business development and employment opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals. Funding activities include Economic Development, Small Business Assistance, and Microenterprise grants. Economic Development and Small Business grants are awarded to for-profit businesses to create or retain employment, while Microenterprise grants support the creation and development of businesses with five or fewer employees.
Eligibility
For-profit businesses and microenterprises in Oneida County, including Utica, that create or retain jobs primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals or promote employment opportunities through business creation and development.
Requirements
- Operate or propose an eligible business project in Oneida County
- Use assistance for eligible economic development, small business assistance, or microenterprise purposes
- Create or retain employment primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals