Matching Grants Interest Form - Golden Isles Development Authority

Matching Grants

Before submitting your request, please ensure that your business meets the required parameters for each category of the Matching Grant. Grant parameters are listed on the Elevate Glynn Initiative landing page. The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) believe in our local entrepreneurs. Matching Grants were developed to give local area businesses access to capital to help grow and promote their business. The following questions will help a member of GIDA understand your request.

This is not a formal application. A member of the GIDA will contact you within two business days to discuss your interest in this initiative.**

Matching Grants

Name of business*
Business address*
Business website
Please describe the product or service that your business provides.*
Applicant's full name*
Applicant's email address*
Applicant's phone number*
Is the majority-owner a resident of Glynn County, Georgia?*
Majority ownership for grant applicants must live in Glynn County, Georgia.
How many full-time employees does your business employee?
A full-time employee is, for a calendar month, an employee employed on average at least 30 hours of service per week, or 130 hours of service per month.
About your grant request
Will you be hiring new employees as part of this project?*
If yes, how many full-time employees will you be hiring?
A full-time employee is, for a calendar month, an employee employed on average at least 30 hours of service per week, or 130 hours of service per month.
Which program are you requesting funds from?*
How much are you requesting for the project?*
Please describe the purpose for requesting funds from the grant. For example, the funds would be used to purchase new equipment for our facility which will help us build and sell more widget. If this is for the placemaking program, please list all exterior improvements and the estimated costs for those improvements. This program is not intended to cover any costs associated with the structural repairs to a property, it is for aesthetic improvements only (signage, landscaping, paint, etc.)*
Have you secured any additional funds that may be required for your project?*
All programs are a matching contribution of up to $10,000. For example, if the equipment is $8,000, GIDA will match up to $4,000. The remaining $4,000 must be covered by the business.
Additional Information
Please share any additional information that you feel will be helpful in a future conversation.
If your project receives funding from a Matching Grant, do you give permission for the Golden Isles Development Authority to promote your business and this project?*
Any promotions and write-ups will be promoted after the business applicant has had the opportunity to review for accuracy of information. The Golden Isles Development Authority may ask the applicant for a quote and photo of the business to assist with any marketing or promotions.

Matching Grants

Matching Grants

About your grant request