Grant Information
The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to offering our members a space to access information regarding available grants. See the list below!
SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS
• Herkimer County Microenterprise Grant
Status: Rolling
Description: The objective of the Herkimer County Micro Enterprise Grant Program is to fill a void in helping small existing companies or start-up companies provide new job opportunities, keep existing jobs, and ultimately, broaden the tax base of Herkimer County. The Herkimer County Micro Enterprise Business Grant Program is designed to support small businesses with 5 or less employees, of whom one is the owner of the business. It is the program's intent to assist with technical assistance targeted to small start-up enterprises where such assistance is deemed applicable, and ultimately grant for businesses which fit the established criteria for assistance for those ventures.
Apply: https://www.herkimercountyida.org/document_types/loan-grant-applications-and-guidelines/
Status: Open - Closes End of July
Description: Cash and essential services for small business growth.
Apply: https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grant-for-growth/
Status: Open Applications
Description: Provides aspiring entrepreneurs with startup materials and resources.
Apply: https://www.hersuitespot.com/hustlersgrant/
• Creative Business Boost Initiative
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Support for creative businesses with resources and coaching.
Apply: https://helloalice.com/grants/etsy-creative-business-boost-initiative/
Status: Rolling - Members Only
Description: Up to $4,000 for marketing, hiring, and business expansion.
Apply: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growthgrants
• FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Status: Opens February 16
Description: Chance to win $50,000; includes contest, video, and voting components.
Apply: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grants.html
• Save Small Business Fund (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Status: Closed - Check for updates
Description: $5,000 grants for small employers in vulnerable communities.
Apply: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/corporate-citizenship/save-smallbusiness-fund
• Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Support for creative businesses with resources and coaching.
Apply: https://helloalice.com/grants/etsy-creative-business-boost-initiative/
SPECIALIZED BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Status: Check site for 2025 dates (Typically opens in October)
Description: For early-stage, merchandise-based beauty brands (skincare, fragrance, etc.).
Apply: https://sephoraaccelerate.com/
WOMEN & MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS GRANTS
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Monthly grants for women-owned and startup businesses, plus 12 annual category awards
Apply: https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/