Submitted by SpringBoard
SpringBoard, a coworking and community space powered by Downtown Bellefonte Inc., has officially launched its 2024 grant opportunity program for businesses in Centre County.
This annual grant program, made possible by Arize Federal Credit Union and Centre County Government, is designed to empower the small business community to act on their big ideas. Two grants will be awarded in 2024: one to a new business that’s younger than one year or an entrepreneur with a business idea, and one to a small business that has been operating for one or more years.
A $2,500 grant and a one-year membership to SpringBoard will be awarded to these entrepreneurs to help grow or scale their businesses. The SpringBoard membership includes full access to the coworking space, conference room rentals and SpringBoard workshops and programming.
“As part of our mission, SpringBoard is dedicated to supporting small businesses in Bellefonte, whether they’re startups or are well established,” said Mike Scott, board president of Downtown Bellefonte Inc.
“We feel a healthy, robust business community is vital to the economic growth and development of Bellefonte.”
In 2023, Bellefonte-based businesses Belle Mercantile and The Print Factory were awarded grants. Funds were used towards a brand-new look for Belle Mercantile’s logo and other creative assets, website updates, promotional and marketing materials and more.
Applications are due by end-of-day Friday, April 12. Grants will be awarded by Tuesday, April 30, with SpringBoard memberships starting Wednesday, May 1.
Visit BellefonteSpringBoard.com to learn more about eligibility and requirements.
