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The City of Kalamazoo is inviting downtown small businesses to apply for potential funding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program. If awarded, the City can receive up to $25,000 in reimbursement funding for two eligible businesses located in Downtown Kalamazoo.

To apply, the City must first identify two businesses to include in its application to the MEDC. Match on Main is a competitive program that supports place-based businesses that contribute to vibrant downtown districts.

Be located in a traditional downtown area, historic neighborhood commercial corridor, or area zoned for concentrated commercial development

Operate from a physical storefront with face-to-face sales

Have, or be able to obtain, site control prior to application submission

Be a Michigan-based for-profit or nonprofit business

Be able to provide the required 10% cash match

Franchises (including independent contractor franchise agreements), strip-mall locations, big-box retailers, and businesses primarily selling marijuana, CBD, or tobacco products are not eligible. Businesses that have previously received Match on Main funding are also ineligible, except those that received funding through the Match on Main COVID-19 Response Program or other MEDC/MSF COVID-19 relief programs.

Business owners with questions or who need assistance with the application can contact Downtown Coordinator Meghan Behymer at (269) 337-8993 or downtown@kalamazoocity.org.

For more information and to access the application click 

City of Kalamazoo Match on Main Funding Opportunity

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