Empowering Our Community

Chamber Grant Program

The Hicksville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to support the growth, innovation, and sustainability of our Hicksville area businesses. The Chamber is awarding four grants up to $500 quarterly. Funds are distributed following review by the Hicksville Area Chamber Board Members. Applications may be submitted at any time and the funding cycles are detailed below.

Allocation Rounds: Quarterly (March, June, September, December) – application will be open all times.

Quarters

Application Deadline

Application Review Recipient Notified by
1st Quarter Feb. 28th March March 31st
2nd Quarter May 31st June June 30th
3rd Quarter Aug. 31st September Sept. 30th
4th Quarter Nov. 30th December Dec. 30th

Eligibility & Requirements: 

  • Must be an active member of the Hicksville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Business must be registered with the State of Ohio and in good standing 
  • Grant funds must be be used for business improvements, marketing, equipment, training, or other growth-related needs (not for personal expenses, debt repayment, or wages)
  • Applicants must provide a completed application form (see below), with a clear description of how the grant funds will be used
  • Once application has been approved an estimate or quote for services or products to be purchased must be submitted to receive the grant funds. This may be submitted with the application if it is available at the time of applying.
  • Final report due within 30 days of completion of project to include receipts for product and services rendered. Please also include pictures, samples or other documentation of completed project.
  • Businesses may apply once per calendar year

Download The Application

Grant Program Application Form

To apply, please download and complete the PDF application form. Ensure you fill out the form entirely and mail back to us to be considered for funding.