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DocuSign Envelope ID:A1D9A5EF-6E2E-4ED1-BCE1-8817D866ABE0 <br /> GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES <br /> Small Grant Application Requirements Large Grant Application Requirements <br /> $1,500.00 or less; 2 - 3 pages) $1,500.01 - $10,000.00; 8- 15 pages) <br /> Business Information: Business Information: <br /> 1. Business Name/DBA 1. Business Name/DBA <br /> 2. Street Address/Mailing Address 2. Street Address/Mailing Address <br /> 3. Date Established 3. Date Established <br /> 4. Number of Employees 4. Number of Employees <br /> 5. Business phone number 5. Business phone number <br /> 6. E-mail address 6. E-mail address <br /> 7. Tax ID/Employment Identification Number 7. Tax ID/Employment Identification Number <br /> 8. Primary bank <br /> Business Financial Information: 9. Accounting firm <br /> 8.Annual Sales for the past 3 years (if applicable) 10.Attorney <br /> 9. Business Financial Statements (for 3 years, if <br /> applicable) Business Financial Information: <br /> 10. Last 3 Year's Business Tax Returns (if applicable) 11.Annual Sales for the past 3 years (if applicable) <br /> 11. Current Business Checking Account Balance 12. Business Financial Statements (for 3 years, if <br /> 12. Balance In Other Accounts applicable) <br /> 13. Existing Business Debts 13. Last 3 Year's Business Tax Returns <br /> 14. 250-500 Word Description Of Business (if applicable). <br /> (When &where it was started, market, target 14. Current Business Checking Account <br /> customer, future plans, etc.) Balance <br /> 15. Balance(s) In Other Accounts <br /> Business Financial Information: 16. Existing Business Debts <br /> 15.Amount of Grant Requested & Detailed Use of <br /> How Funds will be used. Description of Business Operations: <br /> 17. Detailed Written Business Plan (5-10 pages)or <br /> PowerPoint Pitch Deck <br /> Grant Use Details <br /> 18. Amount of Grant Requested & Detailed Use of How <br /> Funds Will Be Used (2-3 pages) <br /> SUGGESTED SMALL GRANT GUIDELINES <br /> Use of Funds- Priority will be given to ventures demonstrating a clear need for grant funds to grow their <br /> business, hire additional staff, grow the commercial tax base, and/or create a significant social and <br /> economic impact in the County. <br /> SUGGESTED LARGE GRANT GUIDELINES <br /> High Potential Founders-Although all applicants will be considered, business owners who exhibit the <br /> following characteristics will be given priority: <br /> a. Have a thorough understanding of their market <br /> b. Have assembled a talented team <br /> c. Have a passion for building their venture in Orange County <br /> High Potential Ventures- Priority will be given to "growth"ventures capable of expanding rapidly, <br /> renting office space in Orange County, and hiring Orange County employees. <br /> Use of Funds- Priority will be given to applicants demonstrating a clear need for grant funds to grow <br /> their business, hire additional staff, grow the commercial tax base, or create a significant social impact in <br /> the County. <br /> OCEDbiga July 2015 <br />