Deadline: 14 March 2025
Looking to expand your existing business or start a new one in Wilkes County? The Wilkes Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Entrepreneur Grant Program is here to help!
They’re offering funds to support Existing Business Expansions and those planning to Start a Business in Wilkes County.
Funding Information
- Grant recipients can receive up to $6,000 through the Entrepreneur Grant Program. Funds will be available for withdrawal within one year of the award date. To access the grant, recipients must provide receipts or documentation of purchased items or services approved by the program’s judging panel. Once reviewed and approved by Wilkes EDC, the funds will be released.
Eligible Expenses
- Funding may be used to modify equipment or physical space, improve e-commerce capabilities for online sales, or expand capacity for delivering goods and services. Expenditures may include furniture for expanded seating, renovations, accessibility compliance, and other equipment or tools needed to grow the small business successfully
Ineligible Expenses
- Payroll, rent, and utilities are NOT eligible expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- This program is open to new or existing businesses that are registered and operating within Wilkes County.
- This grant program is specifically designed to support for-profit businesses.
For more information, visit Wilkes EDC.
