Funded by Duke Energy, this grant project is designed to support small businesses located in downtown Kannapolis. The grants can be used for renovations, equipment, technology, inventory or other assets that will attract customers, grow revenue and better serve the community. Grant amounts will be no larger than $2,500. 

Business owners will be notified of the outcome by October 31, 2024. 

Applications are due by midnight on September 20, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and selected by a committee from the Cabarrus Center Entrepreneurship Council.

Application Requirements: 

-Be located in downtown Kannapolis.
-Small business support awards will focus on businesses with <50 employees.
-Awards can be used for modifying equipment, physical space, improving an e-commerce site for online sales or expanding capacity for delivering goods and services.
-Expenditures may include furniture for expanded seating, renovations, accessibility compliance, as well as other equipment or tools needed to successfully grow the small business.
-Payroll, rent and utilities are not eligible expenses.

To apply, click here.

For questions, contact jill@flywheel-foundation.org.