SPEDA strives to provide opportunities that foster business growth, improve workforce development, increase tourism and encourage industry leaders. This page is updated regularly as new opportunities are available. Please check back for new information.
Mini-grant series
SPEDA’s mini-grant series provides strategic investments to businesses currently operating or in the start-up phase in Somerset and Pulaski County, Kentucky. Created to enhance assistance available to small businesses and strengthen economic growth and development locally, approved projects must demonstrate their benefit to the local community.
Businesses applying for mini-grants should present their overall plan, specific need for investment and ways in which funds will be utilized. Applicants are encouraged to show how their business helps to build community, mobilize local resources and strengthen community institutions and networks.
Mini-grants are subject to approval for up to $2,500 per business entity and require a 20 percent match of total project costs. Projects for which grant funds are provided must be completed within six months.
SPEDA administers program funds at its sole discretion. Nonprofits and governmental organizations are not eligible for SPEDA’s mini-grant program. Each applicant must complete the application in full by the application deadline: 10 a.m. Eastern time, February 28, 2025.
Download the 2025 SPEDA Mini-Grant Guidelines | Download the 2025 SPEDA Mini-Grant Application
Bid Opportunities
There are no bid opportunities at this time.