Chamber Grant Applications
The PCD and Chamber have finished accepting applications for the 2024 year. Applications will open again in early 2025. Thank you to all who applied and congratulations to those who received funding!
Applications are reviewed biannually by the Partnership for Community Development Board, an organization that oversees the Chamber of Commerce. Applications are reviewed using a standardized assessment rubric, which can be viewed here.
All grants are reimbursed within 60 days. You may receive all or part of your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications DO NOT rollover. If your application is not approved, you must reapply during a new application period to seek funding again. If your application is not approved, you may reach out to info@hamiltonpcd.org for feedback.
Equipment and/or Machinery Grant
1 year minimum Chamber membership, membership must be current
$3,000 maximum
This grant funding can be used to purchase tangible property and equipment necessary to improve, enhance, or update business operations.
Soft Costs Grant
1 year minimum Chamber membership, membership must be current
$1,000 maximum
This grant funding can be used to cover the costs of indirect or less tangible expenses, including but not limited to marketing, re-branding, consulting fees, hiring or training expenses, and events that promote tourism to the area (includes performer costs).
Start-up Grant
Full business plan submission required for eligibility
$1,000 maximum
Ready to make it official? Apply for this grant to cover the cost of establishing your LLC. This grant comes with 1 year of Chamber membership. Additionally, the grantee is required to attend introductory consulting meetings with a variety of Chamber business advisors (financial planner, accountant, Hub advisors).