Local Grant Initiative

Mayor Rick Bell recently met with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the City of Lebanon to launch a new initiative aimed at providing grants to small businesses. The Lebanon City Council has allocated an additional $50,000 for economic development in fiscal year 2024-2025, and this amount will be conveyed to the IDB for the purpose of awarding grants in June 2025.

The Local Grant Initiative aims to encourage the revitalization of buildings, with a specific focus on enhancing the aesthetics of the City’s Commercial District. This includes areas such as the historic district, downtown, Main Street, and along Highways 231 North and 231 South.

Small business owners interested in applying must complete a Local Grant Initiative Application. All applications are due by Thursday, May 1, 2025. The total of $50,000 is available for grants during this remaining fiscal year, ending June 2025. However, applicants are encouraged to submit worthy proposals of any amount. The nature of the applications received could help inform future funding for local grants. For additional questions, please contact Sarah Haston, Economic and Community Development Director at 615-443-2839 Ext 2122. Final applications and deliverables should be sent to Ashley Walling, Economic & Community Development Coordinator at ashley.walling@lebanontn.org.

 Click HERE for Local Grant Initiative Application.