The Small Business Catalyst Fund offers grants to small businesses located throughout Fifth Third’s geographic footprint, with priority given to businesses located within the Neighborhood Program communities. The grant awards of $5,300 can be used for working capital, technical assistance, or other similar expenses that occur in the regular course of business. Also, because it’s a grant, it doesn’t need to be repaid!
Applications will be accepted between Oct. 31 - Nov. 24, 2024. Once the application window closes, each submission will be reviewed and applicants that advance to the second round of evaluation will be contacted to provide additional information about their business. Please note, grant demand is anticipated to greatly exceed the available grant funds.
To be eligible for a Small Business Catalyst Fund grant, you must operate a business within one of the program’s focus neighborhoods:
Here’s what you’ll need to be prepared to submit the grant application: