Building a connected support system for Erie County entrepreneurs.

Who It Is For

Eligible nonprofit organizations, including university-connected institutions with entrepreneurial support as part of their mission, as defined by the current guidelines.

FUNDING

Information needed.

MATCH REQUIREMENT

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MATCH REQUIREMENT

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KEY DATES

OPENS

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

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Anticipated Award Date

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Supporting Erie County’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Beehive Grants help nonprofit partners provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with coordinated access to expertise, equipment, mentoring, market support and professional connections.

By investing in shared services and strong institutional partners, ECGRA helps build a more connected entrepreneurial ecosystem where local ideas and businesses can develop and grow.

What Beehive Grants SupporT

Funding may support:

• Entrepreneurial technical assistance and mentoring
• Shared business-development services and professional expertise
• University, industry and community collaboration
• Equipment, facilities or programming that expands entrepreneurial support
• Coordination among organizations serving entrepreneurs and small businesses
• Other eligible activities identified in the current guidelines

Prepare for Your Application

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• A clear description of the entrepreneurial services to be offered

• Information about the entrepreneurs or businesses the project will serve

• Evidence of organizational capacity and relevant partnerships

• Defined goals and measurable anticipated outcomes

• A project budget and documentation of any required matching funds

• Additional materials identified in the current program guidelines

Beehive Grant Resources

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Current Beehive Grant guidelines

Application or budget forms

Award and recipient information

Progress-report forms

Closeout-report forms

Other current program materials

Have a Question About Beehive Grants?

Contact ECGRA if you have questions about program fit, eligibility, matching funds or required application materials.

Note: This page provides a plain-language program overview. The current guidelines and executed grant agreement determine eligibility, supported expenses, deadlines and award requirements.