Michigan City, IN
Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant
Grants still taking applications
- Indiana Employer Training Grant (ETG): Up to $50,000. Indiana (statewide).
- Indiana SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II Matching Grants: Up to $75,000. Indiana (statewide).
- Sephora Beauty Grant (2027): $100,000. Nationwide.
From Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC), funded by the City of Michigan City (ARPA SLFRF)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $5,000$500 to $5,000
- Deadline
- Closed Oct 15, 2026Deadline passed
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Quick A short form.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to edcmc.com.
Who can apply
- For-profit businesses physically located in (or with a commercial presence in) Michigan City, Indiana, that commenced operations on or after January 1, 2024, with fewer than 25 FTE employees, registered in Indiana, licensed and in good standing, no active bankruptcy or unresolved code violations
Any industry
Can a small business win this?
Small $50,000 pool with competitive review.
Before you apply
Rent, payroll and facade work are not eligible uses.
Heads up
Closed. EDCMC stopped taking applications in mid-October 2026 after the first round and says it will announce if applications reopen. Was $500 to $5,000 for Michigan City businesses that started on or after 1 Jan 2024.
Checked on edcmc.com, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
Questions about Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant
How much is Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant?
$500 to $5,000.
When can I apply for Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant?
This round closed on Oct 15, 2026. Check the official page for any future round.
Who can apply for Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant?
For-profit businesses physically located in (or with a commercial presence in) Michigan City, Indiana, that commenced operations on or after January 1, 2024, with fewer than 25 FTE employees, registered in Indiana, licensed and in good standing, no active bankruptcy or unresolved code violations.
Does Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant require matching funds?
No. The official page doesn't ask for matching funds.
Where was Michigan City Start-Up Business Grant checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.