The Gallia County Commissioners have announced that up to $200,000 in competitive grant funds are available for Round 2 of funding through the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation (SOACDF) for projects in the SOACDF’s region.
Eligible companies may apply for up to 35% of total project costs up to $200,000 based upon number of full time jobs to be created.
Funds may be used for Capital improvements, fixed assets or land acquisition where the end purpose is for manufacturing, logistics/ distribution, agribusiness/ food processing, warehousing or health care. Certain technology, Research & Development, and/or innovate project types that foster job creation.
Projects ineligible for funding include, but are not limited to, retail, lodging, restaurants, day care facilities, personal care business. SOACDF funds may not be used for operating expenses, working capital, or debt reductions.
The complete application can be found at www.soacdf.net. Applications for Round 2 of SOACDF funding are due to Gallia County Economic Development by December 11, 2017. For additional information and application details contact Melissa Clark, Gallia County Economic Development Director at 740-446-4612 ext. 271 or mclark@gallianet.net
