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DocuSign Envelope ID:8984D21 F-8E98-4CF1-8738-315D912D941D <br /> • Ventures that implement planning and economic development policies which create a balanced, <br /> dynamic local economy that promotes diversity, sustainable growth, and enhanced revenue while <br /> embracing community values will also be given priority. <br /> AMOUNT OF GRANTS <br /> Small Grant- Minimum Up to $1,500.00 <br /> Grant applications for$1,500.00 or less will have a separate and simplified application. <br /> Large Grant- Maximum Up to $10,000.00 <br /> Grant applications for$1,500.01 or more will require additional financial information and documentation <br /> of how grant proceeds will be used. Should market conditions change, or in the event of an applicant <br /> with extraordinary conditions, a grant amount exceeding the maximum may be considered by the <br /> Subcommittee. All grants are subject to availability of funds. <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 /> 9. Accounting firm <br /> 10. Attorney <br /> Business Financial Information: Business Financial Information: <br /> 8. Annual Sales for the past 3 years (if applicable) 11. Annual Sales for the past 3 years (if applicable) <br /> 9. Business Financial Statements (for 3 years, if 12. Business Financial Statements(for 3 years, if <br /> applicable) applicable) <br /> 10. Current Business Checking Account Balance 13. Current Business Checking Account Balance <br /> 11. Balance In Other Accounts 14. Balance In Other Accounts <br /> 12. Existing Business Debts 15. Existing Business Debts <br /> 13. 250-500 Word Description Of Business <br /> (When &where it was started, market, target <br /> customer,future plans, etc.) <br /> Description of Business Operations: <br /> 16. Detailed Written Business Plan (5-10 pages)or <br /> PowerPoint Pitch Deck <br /> Grant Use Details Grant Use Details <br /> 14. Amount of Grant Requested &Detailed Use of 17. Amount of Grant Requested &Detailed Use of How <br /> How Funds Will Be Used (2-3 pages) 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 /> OCEDbiga June 2016 <br />