2023 Grant Program
In 2023, Storefronts to the Forefront will offer five $5,000 grants to existing storefront businesses located in business districts in Ohio and Kentucky. Recipients will be able to use the funds for capital improvements, marketing support, expansion investments, or other growth-related efforts. In addition, Storefronts to the Forefront will promote the business and surrounding district.
GRANT DETAILS
Qualified expenses for grant recipients should include capital improvements, expansion investments or other growth-related efforts. Customers may not use the relief funds to pay for their Duke Energy utility bill. Both Cincinnati Chamber members and non-members are eligible to apply for the funding, but awarded applicants must be located in Ohio or Kentucky and in these counties: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, and Pendleton in KY, and Brown, Butler, Clermont, and Hamilton in OH. In addition, the business should be able to demonstrate how it is a key part of the business district in which it operates. Chain and francise locations are not eligible. And only existing storefronts can apply.
