Small businesses in Perry may apply for grants to improve their companies

Small businesses and entrepreneurs in downtown Perry may apply for a grant through the Perry Downtown Development Authority.

The authority will accept applications for the third round of BOOST grants through 5 p.m. June 30, according to a release. Grant announcements will be made in July. The DDA works with Perry’s Main Street program.

Applicants may apply for funds to buy supplies, business equipment, marketing and advertising, eligible interior renovations, a security system or professional services. Grant funds may not be used for payment of rent, lease, mortgage, rental deposits, utility bills, late payments or fees, alcohol, tobacco, medicine, salaries or debts.

Applications for the crowd-funded microgrants should be completed online at www.goo.gl/TSUyvc.

BOOST Downtown Perry is an investment group that provides grant funds to entrepreneurs and owners of small businesses in the downtown development district. Grants are awarded in $50 increments, with a maximum grant award of $1,000.

For more information, contact Perry Main Street Coordinator Catherine Edgemon at 478-988-2758 or catherine.edgemon@perry-ga.gov, or visit the link above.

This story was originally published June 7, 2016 at 10:40 AM with the headline "Small businesses in Perry may apply for grants to improve their companies."