Grant Program — Cheyenne-Laramie County Economic Development Joint Powers Board

Grants are a way to help enhance and inspire economic development in Wyoming.

Funds are provided by the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County to help enhance projects and support businesses.

Criteria:

Grants are focused on Community Development Projects that support any of the Economic Development Building Blocks. This can include workforce development, quality of life enhancement, infrastructure, community leadership, entrepreneurship, and business expansion.
Grant requests are brought forward by or in partnership with nonprofits, government entities, community and economic development organizations or coalitions of the above. Preference given to projects that are done in conjunction with a local bank but have a gap in funding need.
Grants can potentially be used for for-profit small businesses in conjunction with a JPB loan.

Do not need to be repaid.
May include a recapture clause if used for real estate or development.
Generally, between $10,000 and $75,000
May be paid out over the course of 1 year based on a re of invoices for use of the funds.

Point of Contact

Name

First Name

Last Name

Point of Contact Email

Name/Address of Entity

Type of Entity/Date of Formation

Date of Most Recent Annual Report with Wyoming Secretary of State

Local Affiliated Entities

Brief Description of the Project

(Email supplemental pages if necessary to ...)

Amount requested from JPB

Please describe economic impact this project will have on Cheyenne/Laramie County:

(see guidelines)

Provide information about the number and types of jobs that will be created as a result of this project:

When Project will begin

Expected date of completion

Will any of these funds be used for a permanent improvement to a fixed asset?

If so, please describe.

What is the possibility that this asset may be sold to third parties in the future?

Timeline for Distribution of Funds

Funds are paid on reimbursed basis with appropriate paid invoice documentation.

Contracts are for one year. Please state whether or not you anticipate you will need an extension to complete project and obtain funds

Other Sources of Funding:

Please list Name of Entity, Amount Requested, Timeline for Application, and Grant Award Date/Disbursement Schedule.