Eligibility Form: Frontier Harvest Fund

Eligibility Form: Frontier Harvest Fund

Adirondack Frontier Small Business Program
Franklin County was awarded $300,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to establish the Frontier Harvest Fund, which provides matching grant funds to small producers or agritourism businesses looking to grow. Eligible small business owners can apply for funds for working capital for equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory and operation, salaries, marketing and hardware & software specifically related to business operations. Projects should meet the goals of the program and provide products or services that will grow Franklin County’s agricultural sector and attract visitors. This is funding round 2 of this program and there is currently $139,000 left in funding. The program is administered through the Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC).

For questions, please contact Rachel Child, Community Development Manager, at rachel@adirondackfrontier.com or (518) 481-8211. The eligibility form is due March 27, 2026 at 5PM.

Please read through the program guidelines below and complete the form to determine your eligibility for funding.
Program Guidelines
FAQ

Business Information
Start-up business (not yet created or less than 6 months in operation)New business (6 months - 1 year)Established business
When was your business established?

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Name*
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Please enter each owner's family adjusted gross income (line 11) on each owner's most recent tax return.*

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Please enter information about each current employee (including owners):

Rows	Employee Name (including owners)	Status	Average Hours Worked per Week	Number of Weeks Worked in 1 Year	Is this job their principal occupation?
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Please enter information about each job created:

Rows	Job Position	Status	Average Hours Worked per Week	Number of Weeks Worked in 1 Year
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Project Information
EquipmentFurnitureInventory & Operation (livestock & milching animals eligible)SalariesHardware & SoftwareMarketing
Please explain in more detail what grant funds will be used for (NOTE: construction is NOT eligible):*
Approximate Total Project Cost:*
How much do you have available for the project and what are the sources?*

Acknowledgement
This form is being submitted to determine eligibility for funding through the Frontier Harvest Fund. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee my project will be funded and that a full application will be required if this project is chosen to move forward. I certify that all information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge and understand that any changes to this information could impact my eligibility for this program.
Signature

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Business Information