Motor City Match Round 30 Applications Now Being Accepted

Motor City Match was founded in 2015 to help start new, permanent businesses and expand existing businesses in Detroit’s commercial corridors by providing tailored assistance throughout the launch and growth process. After 29 Rounds, the program team has served 2,266 businesses with $20.3 million in grant funds. Motor City Match Round 30 applications are now open and accepting applications now through October 1. New businesses seeking to open in the city of Detroit in a currently vacant commercial space are invited to apply, including:

• New businesses just starting out that are not yet operational
• Operational businesses opening in their first permanent location
• Operational businesses opening a new, additional location

Applicants must also be for-profit businesses connected to Detroit by residency or location.

• Connected by residency
  • Businesses applying to the Plan or Develop Track that do not have a location in Detroit must be residents of the city of Detroit to be eligible
• Connected by location
  • • Businesses applying to the Design or Cash Track must have a location secured in the city of Detroit with a letter of intent, lease, deed, land contract, or other legal claim

Winning entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business to a new location in Detroit must remain located within the City of Detroit for at least three (3) years, provide verification of new jobs created or existing jobs retained, and demonstrate a benefit to the community.

Two Types of Awards for Business Owners

1. Technical Assistance Awards