Sandusky partnership points businesses to grants of up to $50,000

Businesses planning equipment purchases or expansions can seek JobsOhio grants of up to $50,000, Greater Sandusky Partnership says in a new funding notice.

The partnership's Oct. 26 announcement cites two local recipients: Wallace Stud Welding in Berlin Heights, in Erie County, and Sandusky-based Firelands Food Systems.

Wallace received $25,000 toward a second welding unit, the partnership says. Firelands Food Systems received $50,000 toward expansion into an adjacent building. The partnership describes 10 new jobs as an expected result of the latter project; it does not establish that those positions have been filled.

JobsOhio's program page says applicants need at least one year of operations, annual revenue between $100,000 and $25 million and a business in a target industry with revenue primarily from sales to other businesses. Applicants must plan an eligible investment and demonstrate why the grant is needed to move it forward.

Typical eligible expenses include facility acquisition or improvements, machinery, industry-specific software and training. Additional requirements and project approval apply.

Businesses can contact Braden Michel, the partnership's project development manager, at bmichel@greatersandusky.com to discuss eligibility and next steps.