The Morgan County Grant Program is designed to support local businesses to create sustainable growth that could result in adding new jobs and have a positive impact on the Morgan County economy. The applicant must be the majority owner if the local business has multiple owners. All owners with 20% or more ownership, must be included.

The Morgan County Grant is not for startups without a history of sales, but for existing businesses who are experiencing growth, have a solid operational foundation and businesses who are in a position to use these funds to accelerate their growth. 

If businesses aren’t to that point yet, then we encourage them to work with Andrew at the Small Business Development Center located at the Morgan Business Resource Center to build that solid operational foundation and experience growth. Email: andrew.willis@davistech.edu. For Appointments: 801-593-2299 or Text for quick questions: 801-643-0424.

Grant Description

The Morgan County Grant Program Applications closes 4/28/2024.

Purpose: The Purpose of the grant program is to support Morgan County businesses pursue their growth opportunities.

Amounts of grants: There are limited funds available. Typical grants will average $5,000 per business.

Application Process:

Apply Below 

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Willis at andrew.willis@davistech.edu or text 801-643-0424.

Rules and Requirements:

Businesses must be in business for at least one year.

The Business must operate in or be based in Morgan County. If the business hires new employees, it is not necessary that all employees live in Morgan County.

Must have a current Business Registration with the State of Utah.

Must have a current Business License with the City of Morgan or Morgan County.

Must have a Business Checking Account.

Home based businesses can apply.

Projects must be ready to start before 6/30/2024.

Projects must have a measurable timeline.

Projects must have a measurable impact.

Pre-Application Questions:

If you have questions about applying for the grant and any requirements, contact Andrew at the Small Business Development Center located at the Morgan Business Resource Center to receive help, at no-cost to prepare for and complete the Application.  You can call Carol at 801-593-2290 or text Andrew at 801-643-0424 or email andrew.willis@davistech.edu.                                                           

Application:

Must be completed in its entirety.

Must show the projected impact on business growth from the project, which can include growth outside of Morgan County and the State of Utah.

Must include last 2 years of business financial statements when requested.

Must be prepared to submit the most recent business tax return, if requested.

Review:

The Morgan County Grant Committee will review the Applications.

The applicant will be contacted by Andrew for a review of the Application, any documents needed and any questions from the Morgan County Grant Committee.  This information will be added to the application.

The Morgan County Economic Development Committee will then review the qualifying grant proposals and make a recommendation on the finalists to the County Commission to approve the awards.

Every effort will be given to make this process transparent.

All personal and business financial information will not be made public.

Decisions will be made solely based on the businesses current strength, opportunities for future sales growth, anticipated sustainability of the business, economic impact and a belief that the business owner(s) can execute their plans.

If a business owner is not accessible and unable to respond to communications regarding their application, the application will be withdrawn. The business can be re-considered if the grant program continues in the future.

Morgan County Grant Committee membership – City representative, County Economic Development Director, Chamber representative, Business Owner from the Community, Financial Representative (business loans), SBDC Director and others as needed.

Eligible Expenses (but not limited to):

Business Expansion, including workforce expansion

Marketing and Market Research

Equipment 

Technical assistance / education / workforce training

Inventory

Ineligible Expenses (but not limited to):

Debt Retirement

Owner’s salary

Or other expenses to be determined in the review

Post Award:

Award Recipients will be contacted by a member of the Morgan County Grant Committee. They will meet with the business to discuss their award and how it will be spent, including specific goals. 

The Award Recipients will be presented at the next County Commission meeting.

The Award Recipients will be required to meet with the SBDC on their business growth strategy with periodic reports to follow.

The Recipient must maintain contact with the Small Business Development Center on the progress of their project in meeting their timeline and goals.

Reports will be made to the CED board as requested. Once the project has been completed the recipient will present to the CED and County Commission (if desired).

All businesses who apply but do not receive an Award, will be contacted by the SBDC in order to determine next steps to grow and create an actionable plan, including resources available.

Contact:

Interested business owners with questions should contact Andrew Willis at andrew.willis@davistech.edu or text 801-643-0424 or call Carol Brooks at 801-593-2115.