Eligible businesses within the City of Abbeville will be able to apply for and potentially receive one of the following grants from the City.  These grants will be given out on an annual basis provided funding is available.  In order to ensure that these public funds are used to facilitate projects which will result in a measurable benefit and that the projects will work to promote economic growth and “the public health, safety, morals, general welfare, security, prosperity, and contentment of all inhabitants, or at least a substantial part thereof”; only certain projects will be eligible for funding through the Business Grants Program. Total Amounts available for each of the three grant categories will be as follows:

• New Business Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement)
• Existing Business Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement)
• The Historic District Building Improvement Grant: $10,000 (25% Match Requirement) 
• Energy Efficiency Grant: $6,000 (25% Match Requirement)

The City's FY 2024 Grant Cycle will open for applications on September 18, 2023 with a deadline to submit of October 18, 2023.

While the City and Selection Committee may accept applications of less than the full amount stated above, applicants are encouraged to submit projects which have a large benefit to their business, their building, the community, and to apply for projects which will require the full grant amount.

See Awardees from previous years for inspiration:

2022
2021
2020
2019

The following paragraphs will discuss each of the Business Grant programs in more detail:

New Business Grant

(New Business is defined in this program as opened or under current ownership for 3 years or less)

Eligible Projects

Projects eligible for funding under this grant are restricted to what can reasonably be defined as business startup costs.  Applicants are encouraged to include building improvements in their application.

Online Application     Downloadable Application

Existing Business Grant 

(Existing Business is defined in this program as opened or under current ownership for  more than 3 years)

Eligible Projects

Projects eligible for funding under this grant are restricted to what can reasonably be defined as needed business improvement or non-routine maintenance costs.  Applicants are encouraged to include building improvements in their application.

Online Application      Downloadable Application

The Historic District Building Improvement Grant 

Eligible Projects

Projects eligible for funding under this grant are restricted to building improvement projects in the Historic District.

Online Application      Downloadable Application

Property Owner Consent Form

Applicants which rent their commercial space from a property owner must have the consent of the property owner when a project involves alterations to the structure.  This form must be filled out and submitted as part of the application packet.

Downloadable Form