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Naturally Lewis (Lewis County Economic Development)
Naturally Lewis Building Business Fund
Amount
$10,000–$50,000
Forgivable loan
Deadline
Oct 8, 2026
Closes in 52 days
Odds
$150,000 total annually
Effort
1 to 2 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be located in Lewis County, New York
✓Projects must show expansion or diversification
✓Must benefit community and promote economic development
✓Applicant must provide 50% match of project cost
✓Applications open on a rolling basis until funds distributed
Your real odds
The entire program distributes $150,000 annually across all its funds, so competition for the Building Business Fund slice is real.
Applications are reviewed quarterly and awards are made until funds run out, so earlier applications in a cycle have an advantage. The program has been running since 2022 with consistent annual funding.
What it takes
Book a consult to confirm eligibility and fit1 to 2 days
Prepare project description and budget with 50% match1 to 2 weeks
Submit via the application portal1 day
Worth knowing
Funds are distributed on a rolling basis until exhausted, so applying early in a quarterly window gives you a better shot than waiting until the deadline.
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