Micro-Enterprise Grant Fund – United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region

Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants (KMEG) provide $5,000 grants to eligible microbusinesses within the city limits. The program is designed to bring relief to Kalamazoo businesses in need of support.

In an effort to remedy historical disparities that exist in funding sources, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and women-owned businesses, as well as those located within Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo neighborhoods, are highly encouraged to apply.

The program is a partnership between the City of Kalamazoo and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region with support from the city’s Foundation For Excellence.

Eligible businesses include any for-profit enterprise that can demonstrate the following:

• Is located in the City of Kalamazoo (Detailed map of the city);
• Has 10 employees or fewer;
• Has been in operation for at least 1 year in the City of Kalamazoo.
• Has annual revenue of $1.0 million or less;
• Did not receive KMEG support in 2021

Applications will be submitted completely online. After creating an online account using the link below, applicants will be asked to submit information that includes the following:

• Government Issued Photo ID
• 2021 or most recent Business Tax Return
• Copy of Most Recent Payroll Tax Payment (if applicable)
• Employee Listing/Roster (if applicable)
• Articles of Incorporation, Business License, or DBA
• Corporate Bylaws (if applicable)