Ron Spisso Lighthouse Fund Application

Ron Spisso Lighthouse Fund Application

Funded by Generous Lincoln County Business Owners & Stakeholders
All applications processed with the term batch set forth below, based on submission date. Complete rules available here.

• Winter Term (first application period, Winter ’27) — applications due Jan. 10, 2027

• Spring Term — applications due May 10, 2027

• Fall Term (beginning Fall ’27) — applications due Sept. 10, 2027

Exact award dates for each cycle will be announced by the SBDC.
Full Name
Business Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Business Profile
Type of Business
Brief Description of Your Business
What do you do, and who do you serve?
How Many Years Have You Been in Business?
How Many Years Has Your Business Been Operating In Lincoln County?
Number of Employees (Including Yourself)
Do You Hold a Business License in Lincoln County?
In Which Cities are You Licensed?

Other
SBDC Engagement

Applicants must have met with an SBDC advisor or attended an SBDC workshop within the past 12 months.
How Have You Engaged with the SBDC in the Past 12 Months?
Date(s) of Advising Session or Workshop?
Approximate dates are fine. Example: "May 2026 advising session." Or list name of workshop.
Funding Request
What Type of Expense are you Requesting Funding For?
Describe the Specific Expense
Include the name of the course, certification, license, equipment, or other item. Who is the vendor or provider?
Total Cost of the Expense ($)
Amount You Will Contribute From Your Own Resources? ($)
How Will This Equipment Help Your Business Grow?
Vendor or Agency Name
Awards are generally issued as checks payable directly to vendor or agency.
Vendor Contact Information
Phone, email, or website. Optional but helpful.
Please Describe How This Expense Will Help Your Business Expand or Reach Its Next Stage of Growth.
Supporting Documents
Invoice, Quote, or Cost Estimate

If available, please attach. PDF, JPG, or PNG accepted.
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Any other Supporting Documents

Optional. Course descriptions, vendor information, etc.
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Certification & Signature
Previous Lighthouse Fund Award
Applicant Certification: I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if awarded a grant, I agree to meet with an SBDC advisor within three months of receiving funds, and that payment will generally be issued directly to the vendor or agency named in this application.
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Ron Spisso Lighthouse Fund Application

Business Profile

SBDC Engagement

Funding Request

Supporting Documents

Certification & Signature