COLUMBIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

  GRANT APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS

PURPOSE- To annually assist four businesses physically located in Columbia Borough by providing up to $1,000 to each business to assist in façade painting improvements.

First impressions matter.

Please include the following documents with your application-

  1. Business License, Employee Identification Number, or social security number if DBA (Doing Business As).

  2. Most recent Federal Income Tax Return on business.

  3. Estimate from contractor or vendor.

 Exemptions to all requirements can be made. Please contact Bill Kloidt, Executive Director at  (717) 201-5134 for any questions or exemption requests.

GRANT AWARD DEADLINES AND TIMELINE-

January 1, 2025 - Grant applications open.

June 30, 2025 - Grant submission deadline.

Summer 2025 - Grant winners announced

November 14, 2025- Attend ANNUAL MEETING of CEDC to be recognized by Board of Directors and membership.

ONLINE APPLICATION