Grant Services + Business Financing
Grant Services
The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) supports local businesses, municipalities, and non-profit organizations seeking funding to advance economic, infrastructure, and community development projects. Our grant services are tailored to meet the needs of each partner and can be used to pursue state, federal, and private opportunities.
Take advantage of our strong relationships with various agencies, and extensive experience securing and managing millions in grant dollars. Our processes are transparent and results-driven. Our work is designed to support you.
Whether you need help identifying grants to apply for or administering them once your project is approved, the EDC can serve as a trusted partner. Our experience with grant funding can guide your efforts, and help you get the most out of your application.
Research
The EDC monitors several funding sources and identifies grant programs that align with local projects. We can highlight potential grants that could be a good fit for your organization. The research process also includes reviewing the eligibility requirements, funding cycles, and competitiveness of each opportunity.
The grants we track support:
- Business expansion
- Equipment purchases
- Infrastructure improvements
- Broadband installation
- Downtown revitalization
- Clean energy upgrades
- Energy efficiency investments
- Workforce development
- Training programs
- Emergency services investments
- Public facility enhancements
Writing
Once an organization identifies a grant that would be a good fit for its needs, the EDC helps with the next steps. It offers hands-on assistance to develop competitive grant applications. This includes developing narratives, creating budget sheets, analyzing data for supporting documentation, and gathering letters of support and stakeholder endorsements.
The EDC also offers application submission coordination with multiple organizations working together to apply for funding.
When needed, the EDC coordinates with external grant writing professionals to streamline the writing and application processes.
Administration
If a grant is awarded, the EDC will assist with administrative tasks to ensure compliance and timely project execution. This includes managing reimbursement requests and documentation, reporting progress to funding agencies, and tracking outcomes and metrics.
We aim to reduce your administrative burden so you can stay focused on implementation.
Business Financing
Businesses and entrepreneurs across Clarion County can seek financing options to support their growth efforts. There are several loans, grants, and incentives available, many of which can be stacked on top of each other. Our goal is to make growth easier and more affordable, allowing your business to thrive. You can also learn more about our grant services and how we help organizations research, write, and administer funds.
Explore your options below, or contact the Clarion County EDC to ask about specific financing options and resources.
