Small businesses in Daviess County must apply online; funds will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis.
WASHINGTON, IN – In an effort to reduce the burden of utility costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible small businesses in Daviess County can receive up to $500 through a relief program funded by the Duke Energy Foundation and administered by the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC). DCEDC recently received $5,000 in funding from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of their $200,000 grant program to assist Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. The funds can be used by eligible small businesses towards their next water utility bill.
To be eligible to apply, businesses must be Duke Energy customers in Daviess County and classified as a small business. The $5,000 in funding will be allocated evenly between businesses in Daviess County, given that a sufficient number of businesses apply and qualify to do so.
The grant application will be available beginning Friday, July 9 at www.developdaviess.com/duke-grant. To apply, businesses should complete the online Google Form and submit all necessary information. Grant funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, it is important to apply as soon as possible.
Any questions can be directed to Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation, at bniehoff@developdaviess.com or 812-254-1500.
About the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
As a private/public partnership for county-wide economic development, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is working to build a foundation for a better tomorrow in the communities within Daviess County, Indiana. A founding organization of the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park, DCEDC’s mission is to improve the standard of living in Daviess County by expanding and diversifying the economic base, promoting quality employment opportunities, and enhancing the overall quality of place. For more information, please visit www.developdaviess.com