Indiana awards community grants to accelerate entrepreneurship resources, support statewide

Indiana's Commerce Office awarded $925,107 in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its Community Collaboration Fund (CCF). These awards will help fuel 28 community-led projects across 23 counties focusing on entrepreneurial education, connection and scaled actions in Indiana.

Under Governor Eric J. Holcomb's leadership, Indiana is more committed than ever to cultivating its economy," said Secretary of Commerce David Adams. "These Community Collaboration Fund projects will ensure that current and future entrepreneurs have access to the ecosystem they need to start and scale a business right here in Indiana."

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Community Collaboration Fund

CCF provides matching grants to support community collaborations, services and programs that give entrepreneurs access to a variety of industries such as creative economy, healthcare, food and beverage, defense and in rural communities.

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Owen County Award

The Owen County Chamber of Commerce received $25,000 in support of Base Camp. The Owen County Chamber of Commerce will begin Base Camp, a six-week long program that delivers an intensive curriculum to equip rural entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge and connections necessary for viability and growth.

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About the Indiana Office of Commerce

The State of Indiana's Office of Commerce was created by Governor Mike Braun to align and accelerate the state's economic development efforts and is led by Indiana Secretary of Commerce David J. Adams.