Daviess County Economic Development Foundation to distribute Duke Energy Foundation Crisis Relief Grant Funds

August 26, 2020

Small businesses in Daviess County must apply online; funds will be distributed on first-come-first-served basis.

WASHINGTON, IN – To provide rent or mortgage assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, eligible small businesses in Daviess County can receive up to $500 through a relief program funded by the Duke Energy Foundation and administered by the Daviess County Economic Development Foundation.  DCEDF recently received $5,000 in funding from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of their $200,000 grant program to assist Indiana economic development organizations offering crisis relief to small Indiana businesses. The funds can be used by eligible small businesses towards their next rent or mortgage payment.

To be eligible to apply, businesses must be Duke Energy customers in Daviess County and classified as a small business. The $5,000 in funding will be allocated evenly between businesses in Daviess County, given that a sufficient number of businesses apply and qualify to do so.

The grant application is available at http://bit.ly/DaviessCoDukeGrant. To apply, businesses should complete the online Google Form and submit all necessary information. Grant funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, it is important to apply as soon as possible.

Any questions can be directed to Jill Campbell, project manager of the Daviess County Economic Development Foundation, at jcampbell@developdaviess.com or 812-254-1500.

About the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation and the Daviess County Economic Development Foundation

As a private/public partnership for county-wide economic development, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is working to build a foundation for a better tomorrow in the communities within Daviess County, Indiana.  A founding organization of the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park, DCEDC’s mission is to improve the standard of living in Daviess County by expanding and diversifying the economic base, promoting quality employment opportunities, and enhancing the overall quality of place. For more information, please visit www.developdaviess.com