Avon Lake Community Improvement Corporation
The Avon Lake Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of the organization is to provide funding and advisory services to the citizens and businesses of Avon Lake, Ohio in an effort to advance and promote economic growth for the betterment of the community.
Current Programs
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Avon Lake Revolving Microenterprise Loan Fund:
- The Avon Lake CIC partners with the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) to administer the “Avon Lake Revolving Microenterprise Loan Fund”
- The program offers loans in the range of $5,000 - $50,000 to qualified local businesses to support growth initiatives
- ECDI provides educational services to businesses that receive loans to help them succeed
Eligibility:
- Avon Lake “For Profit” businesses
- Businesses that have been refused a loan by at least one bank or other financial institution
Intended Use of Funds:
- Grant funds are intended to help existing business expand (e.g. fund the purchase of equipment or supplies, fund other growth initiatives)
Begin the Microenterprise Loan application process.
Please direct questions to:
Aurora Petroff, ECDI
Direct: (216) 912-5655
Fax: (216) 912-5674
Avon Lake Community Improvement Corporation
377B Lear Road, Suite 195
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
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Avon Lake Small Grant Program:
- Up to 10 grants in the amount of $2,500 each will be awarded throughout the year to eligible Avon Lake businesses and start-ups
- Applications will be received throughout the year on a rolling basis with no more than three (3) grants awarded within any given calendar quarter
Eligibility:
- Avon Lake “For Profit” start-ups or existing businesses
Intended Use of Funds:
- Grant funds are intended to help start-up companies initiate business operations or to help existing businesses expand and grow
Download and complete the Small Grant Program application.
- Email the completed application to the Avon Lake CIC
Please direct questions to:
Avon Lake Community Improvement Corporation
377B Lear Road, Suite 195
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
