Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Small businesses drive innovation, create jobs and build local wealth. ECGRA invests in the organizations, financing tools and partnerships that help Erie County entrepreneurs and institutions move from idea to growth.
This funding area supports efforts to:
- Strengthen organizations that serve entrepreneurs
- Expand access to capital and business financing
- Connect businesses with industry, education and community partners
- Support business growth that creates measurable local benefits
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Beehive
Grants
Supports eligible nonprofit institutions that provide entrepreneurs with shared expertise, resources, connections and services designed to help ideas and businesses grow.
Venture
Investments
Uses investment and financing partnerships to expand access to capital for Erie County businesses while generating meaningful economic and community benefits.
Economic
Development
Investments
Supports strategic partnerships and initiatives that strengthen Erie County’s economic-development system and advance long-term business and job growth.