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Full Legal Name of Business:*
Doing Business As:
Federal Employer ID #*
Check all that apply*
1. Small Businesses (25 FTEs or less)
2. Women Owned
3. Minority Owned
4. FITCI / Incubator Graduate
5. None of the above
Project Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
Applicant Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Title*
Email*
Phone Number*
Mailing Address where official correspondence should be sent*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
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Project Background

Describe your business.*
Business Plan
Current Square Footage in The City of Frederick*
If business is not open yet or existing operations are outside of City limits, please put zero.
Square Footage in The City of Frederick after project completion:*
Current number of employees:*
If business is not open yet, please put zero.
Projected number of employees after 3 years:*
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Project Scope & Economic Impact

Describe the proposed project. *
Upload at least one current photo, and any available floor plans/proposed drawings (if applicable) to help illustrate your narrative.*
Additional Attachments
How will this project help expand your business? *
This section should explain the extent to which the project will contribute to: business retention, employee retention, new employee hires, expansion of square footage, increase in capacity, and/or new product/service opportunities.
How will the project improve the physical property? *
This section should explain the extent to which the project will contribute to: basic infrastructure, building functionality, and improved tenant-ability of the property moving forward.
Describe the broader community impact of the project. *
This section should explain the extent to which the project will influence the surrounding neighborhood in a positive and catalytic manner.
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Eligible Project Work

Project Budget

Outline the comprehensive budget for the upcoming project.*
In the section above, list all major budget line items with estimated costs.
Include the eligible work indicated on the previous page as well as additional fixed costs your business will incur beyond the program criteria (i.e. cosmetic improvements, site acquisition, equipment, etc.)
Projected total project cost/capital investment:*
Why would the GROW Grant Award be critical to your business growth? *
Describe the extent to which the grant award would address a financial gap or unanticipated/unique property costs.
List any other private or public funds leveraged or incentive programs offered by the State, County or local partners that will be used to complete this project. *
Example programs include: the Facade Improvement Grant, Fire Suppression Grant, Mission: Interior, Neighborhood BusinessWorks, Opportunity Zone Funding, Video Lottery Terminal Funds, SHE Pitch Award, C-PACE, Historic Tax Credits, etc.
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Certification

Have you met with the Department of Economic Development regarding the project? *
A site visit is required prior to application review.
1. Yes
2. No
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
If you have not yet met with the Department of Economic Development,
Schedule your meeting here
Are you the property owner of the intended project site?*
1. Yes
2. No
If you are not the property owner, do you have a fully executed lease agreement and the property owner's permission to proceed with the proposed work?*
1. Yes
2. No
3. N/A - I am the property owner
All applicants that are leasing the project site are required to have the property ownership formally confirm their authorization to perform the scope of work outlined within this application.
Upon completion of this application, you will receive a copy of your submission via email to print or forward to your landlord. Please print the following consent form for them to sign upon review of your submission.
Consent of Property Ownership for Leasing Applicants
Consent of Property Ownership
Signed forms should be returned via email to: rkaler@cityoffrederickmd.gov.
Evaluation and Award Criteria
Projects will be scored on the below criteria. Awards are at the sole discretion of the review committee. Awards will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional funds may become available throughout the year as a part of this program.
· Proposed growth of business within The City of Frederick
· Physical Improvement to Property
· Projected Community Impact
· Leverage
· Demonstrated financial need/gap
By typing my name below, I certify I am authorized to sign on behalf of the applicant organization and to enter into an agreement with The City of Frederick.*

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