• Interest Form: Frontier Trades Fund

    Adirondack Frontier Small Business Program
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  • The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is seeking funding with Franklin County to support start-up trades businesses and existing businesses looking to expand to support job creation and increase service capacity in the trades within Franklin County. This program is geared towards small businesses that are committed to growing the trades within Franklin County. Funds can be used for the following:

    • Equipment
    • Furniture
    • Fixtures
    • Salaries
    • Hardware & Software
    • Marketing
    • Reimbursement of the cost to attend the required entrepreneurial training program

    Businesses that could be eligible if funding is awarded to Franklin County must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a startup, new or existing private for-profit business entity, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship
    • Have a planned or existing business located in Franklin County
    • Have 5 or fewer employees, including business owner(s)
    • Create at least one full-time equivalent position that is taken by or made available to someone from a low-to-moderate income (LMI) household OR the owner of the business must be from an LMI household.
    • The applicant must provide a minimum 10% cash equity.
    • Complete a mandatory, State approved, entrepreneurial training program

    Interested businesses should complete this form to show interest, project readiness, and eligibility towards a funding application by FCEDC. The form is due November 20, 2026 at 5 PM.

    For questions, please contact Rachel Child, Community Development Manager, at rachel@adirondackfrontier.com or 518-481-8211.

  • Program Guidelines
  • FAQ
  • Is your business a start-up business, new business or established business?*
  • Is your business already located in or will it be located in Franklin County?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Household Information

  • Can you contribute at least 10% of the total project cost (cannot be in the form of debt)?*
  • This is a reimbursement grant program. Are you able to provide funds for project expenses and then await reimbursement?*
  • What is your household size (based on your most recent tax return)?*

  • Business Information

  • Type of Business*
  • Does your business have less than 5 employees (including owners)? Please exclude employees that have a different principal occupation.*
  • Do you intend to create new jobs?*
  • Ownership Information*
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  • Project Information

  • Which trainings/certifications are you interested in for yourself or your employees?*
  • What would you use grant funding for?*

  • Acknowledgement

  • This form is being submitted to show interest, project readiness, and eligibility towards a funding application by Franklin County and FCEDC. I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee my project is eligible nor does it guarantee funding assistance will be provided. I understand that additional documentation will be required and futher commitment provided to FCEDC if Franklin County is awarded NYS funding. I certify that all information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge and any changes to this information could impact my eligibility for this program. 

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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