Young Professionals of Osceola County Small Business Grant

Kissimmee/Osceola County Young Professionals Small Business Grant
 
The Young Professionals Area Council of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports small business strategic goals, primarily focused on improving the community and promoting business prosperity in the Kissimmee and Osceola County areas.
 
The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce and the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce Foundation administer the Young Professionals of the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce's philanthropic activities.
 
Funding Guidelines:
Applications are accepted until 6/30/2021.
 
To be considered for funding as outlined by this grant, organizations must meet all of the following criteria:

• Operate within the boundaries of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
• Be a member of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
• Demonstrate fiscal and administrative responsibility by:
  • Submit financial statements for the past two quarters
  • Statement of good financial standing from financial institution used for business
• Demonstrate proper State of Florida registration and a valid EIN
• Submit a Grant Proposal which includes:
  • A detailed description of how grant funds will be utilized by your organization if awarded
  • Quotes for intended grant funded expenditures
    • Spec sheets for equipment
    • Timeline for use of funds and completion of project
  • How your organization and its activities may align with one or more of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce?s strategic focus areas: 
    • advocating for business
    • improving community
    • promoting the region
    • creating opportunity
    • embracing heritage and building unity.
• Comply with the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce?s acknowledgement requirements set out in a separate document.

• Organizations that do not align with the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce?s values, commitment to diversity or approach to Equal Opportunity. 
• Professional associations, labor organizations, fraternal organizations or social clubs.
• Social events sponsored by social clubs
• Athletic groups, clubs and teams
• Individuals

• Website design
• Purchase/rent equipment
• Licensing/Certification
• Software
• Employee training

• Taxes
• Renovations (even related to CDC requirements for COVID-19)
• Legal fees
• Applied toward loans
• Funds must be used within the Kissimmee and Osceola County areas.
• Salary, bonus or any other form of compensation

• Non-profits
• State registered private businesses