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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
