CDBG Microenterprise Program Info Meeting

This was a public information meeting held by Delaware County, NY on December 22, 2025, to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Microenterprise Program. The county was awarded $300,000 to support microenterprises—businesses with five or fewer employees—through grants and entrepreneurial training aimed at job creation and retention, particularly for low to moderate income (LMI) individuals. The meeting covered eligibility criteria, including income verification, business location priorities, and required documentation such as tax returns and business plans. It also detailed the grant's reimbursement basis, matching fund requirements, and ineligible expenses like construction and debt repayment. The program includes mandatory entrepreneurial training and emphasizes job creation within six months of grant award. The application process was outlined, with a full application deadline of May 18, 2026, and a second public meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026. Questions from attendees addressed income eligibility, hiring requirements, and documentation needed for the application.