Commissioners approve applying for USDA small business development grant

Jun 9, 2026

The Board authorized staff to submit a USDA Rural Business Development grant application (awards range roughly $50,000 to $500,000) through the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center to support micro‑lending and infrastructure for Chaffee County small businesses.

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County staff described a USDA Rural Business Development grant opportunity administered through the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center to support local small business development and possible micro‑loan or infrastructure funding. Staff said the application window closes at the end of the month and asked the Board to authorize submission and final scope refinement.

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