The South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce (SHG Chamber), in partnership with the State of Massachusetts, are accepting applications for the Acts of 2022 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Earmark.
SCOPE AND PACKAGE DETAILS
The South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce has created a capacity building grant program for businesses in our municipalities. Under our grant program, funded by the Commonwealth of MA’s Workforce/Economic Development Initiative, the SHG Chamber will award eligible South Hadley and Granby businesses up to $5,000 each. Grants may be used in the following areas:
● Website Design or Redesign
● Marketing – Digital or Hard copy
● Social Media
● IT Infrastructure Enhancements
● Professional / Staff Development
● Resource Skill Development
● Business Coaching
● Strategic Planning
The number of grants awarded will be dependent on the number of projects submitted and the award amounts.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a business/organization/non-profit located within South Hadley, MA or Granby, MA. Applicants do not have to be a member of the SHG Chamber. Applications must be completed in their entirety and returned as instructed below on or before July 15, 2024.
GRANT PROCESS
1. All applications will be reviewed by the grant committee and approved by the Chamber Board of Directors.
2. All businesses in South Hadley and Granby are eligible.
3. Businesses who have employees who serve on a Chamber Committee, or the board are eligible to apply for funding but must disclose the relationship in the application.
4. All work must be completed, and funds need to be used by December 31,2024.
5. This is a cost reimbursement grant. Reimbursement will be made to the Grantee upon receipt of invoice and/or proof of payment documentation provided to the South Hadley and Granby Chamber of Commerce.
6. Grant funds will be disbursed according to the reimbursement schedule of the Commonwealth. All successful applicants will be provided with a supporting documentation package which needs to be completed within 14 days of receiving the grant funds. This package will include information on vendor/consultants who have provided service which includes but is not limited to: Description of Service/Supplies, Invoice Date, Work Dates Covered, Vendor Name, Invoice Number, and Invoice Amount.
7. All successful applications must complete a post-grant report.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please complete the attached online application on or before July 15, 2024. If you prefer to download and complete the form manually, print the application and send it to Regina Zebrowski via email at regina@chapdelainesfurniture.com.
All applications will be reviewed by the SHG Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
If you have any questions, please contact Regina Zebrowski, President of the SHG Chamber.
