Lincoln & Gilbert Small Business Relief Grants

A business may only apply for one of the following tiers of grants. Multiple applications by the business or business owner(s) will result in-eligibility of any Lincoln and Gilbert Business Grant offerings. Business must be located within the City of Cincinnati Corporate limits. These Grant offerings are for For-Profit Businesses Only.

TIER 1

$2,500

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  • Applicants are screened for eligibility.
  • Maximum Revenue $75,000 / Minimum $10,000
  • Application Period:
  • 3 Application periods
  • Application opens on the 2nd Weds of May, June and July, 2022. Open for 10 Days.
  • 26 Applications per month (maximum)
  • 26 Applications selected
  • Application materials required:
  • In Business 12 months or more
  • Certificate of Good Standing with the State of Ohio
  • Proof of minority ownership
  • Signed IRS Form W-9
  • Color copy of State or Federal ID or Driver’s License
  • Business Bank Account Statement (3 months prior to application date)
  • Narrative describing one of the following: 1) economic impact of COVID-19 including lost income and impact on revenue, employees and wages resulting from COVID-19; 2) loss of job or other circumstances that led to starting a business and/or  3) a business that provides support services, consulting, or other business needs to predominately disproportionately impacted businesses within the City of Cincinnati
  • 2019 Tax Return
  • 2020 Tax Return
  • 2021 Year End Business Income Statement or Tax Return (if filed)

TIER 2

$5,000

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  • Applicants are screened for eligibility.
  • Maximum Revenue $250,000 / Minimum $75,000
  • Application Period:
  • 3 Application periods
  • Application opens on the 2nd Weds of May, June and July, 2022. Open for 10 Days.
  • 30 Applications per month (maximum)
  • 30 Applications selected
  • Application materials required:
  • In Business 12 months or more
  • Certificate of Good Standing with the State of Ohio
  • Proof of minority ownership
  • Signed IRS Form W-9
  • Color copy of State or Federal ID or Driver’s License
  • Business Bank Account Statement (3 months prior to application date)
  • Narrative describing one of the following: 1) economic impact of COVID-19 including lost income and impact on revenue, employees and wages resulting from COVID-19; 2) loss of job or other circumstances that led to starting a business and/or  3) a business that provides support services, consulting or other business needs to predominately disproportionately impacted businesses within the City of Cincinnati
  • 2019 Tax Return
  • 2020 Tax Return
  • 2021 Year End Business Income Statement or Tax Return (if filed)

TIER 3

$15,000

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  • Applicants are screened for eligibility.
  • Maximum Revenue $1.5 Million / Minimum $250,000
  • Application Period:
  • 3 Application periods
  • Application opens on the 2nd Weds of May, June and July, 2022. Open for 10 Days.
  • 5 Applications per month (maximum)
  • 5 Applications selected
  • Application materials required:
  • In Business 12 months or more
  • Certificate of Good Standing with the State of Ohio
  • Proof of minority ownership
  • Signed IRS Form W-9
  • Color copy of State or Federal ID or Driver’s License
  • Business Bank Account Statement (3 months prior to application date)
  • Narrative describing one of the following: 1) economic impact of COVID-19 including lost income and impact on revenue, employees and wages resulting from COVID-19; 2) loss of job or other circumstances that led to starting a business and/or  3) a business that provides support services, consulting, or other business needs to predominately disproportionately impacted businesses within the City of Cincinnati
  • 2019 Tax Return
  • 2020 Tax Return
  • 2021 Year End Business Income Statement or Tax Return (if filed)
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