Abbeville Small Business Grants

Eligible businesses within the City of Abbeville will be able to apply for and potentially receive one of the following grants from the city: These grants will be given out on an annual basis, provided funding is available. In order to ensure that these public funds are used to facilitate projects that will result in a measurable benefit and that the projects will work to promote economic growth and “the public health, safety, morals, general welfare, security, prosperity, and contentment of all inhabitants, or at least a substantial part thereof," only certain projects will be eligible for funding through the Business Grants Program. Total amounts available for each of the three grant categories will be as follows: • New Business Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement) • Existing Business Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement) • The Historic District Building Improvement Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement) • Energy Efficiency Grant: $6,000 (25% Match Requirement) While the City and Selection Committee may accept applications for less than the full amount stated above, applicants are encouraged to submit projects that have a large benefit to their business, their building, or the community, and to apply for projects that will require the full grant amount.