The Williamsport / Lycoming KIZ can provide Project Grant money to qualified KIZ Clients to support a project that promotes innovation.  Eligible applicants can receive 75% grant funding on future projects, up to $5,000.*

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The product or process being developed must be classified into at least one of the following industry sectors: Diversified Manufacturing, Plastics or Wood Products, and information technology.

• A company interested in KIZ must be a start-up manufacturing business less than 8 years old in Lycoming County.  Preference is given to companies located in the physical KIZ.  (If your company has been established for eight (8) or more years, contact the KIZ for more information on funds available.)

• Entrepreneurs/residents of Lycoming County who are willing to locate their start-up businesses in the physical KIZ are eligible to apply.

OR:

• Current registered students at Lycoming College or Pennsylvania College of Technology are also eligible to apply.

Project examples include, but are not limited to:

• Market analysis/research

• Patent applications

• Product design/development

• Prototype development and testing

• Feasibility analysis

• Specialized consulting services

Grant funding can NOT be used for:

• Staff salaries

• Purchase, rental, or lease of equipment

• Hardware or software

• Facilities

• Insurance

• Certain legal fees

• Marketing materials

Grant Process

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements. Clients must complete a grant application. Applications will be reviewed as submitted by a committee.

* Please note that approved projects can be supported annually through KIZ until funding is exhausted, and KIZ funding amounts and criteria are subject to change without notice. For more details on the KIZ Project Grant or to request a grant application, please contact:

Katie Bell
Williamsport / Lycoming KIZ Coordinator
570-329-3200 x8083
info@wlkiz.com

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