Small Business Start-Up Grant

Colebrook Associates is proud to offer one $2,500 Small Business Start-Up Grant each year to a graduating high school senior or youth ages 17–21 who plans to start a business instead of attending college in the fall.

This grant supports young entrepreneurs who are choosing business ownership as their primary path after high school and who want to build something that contributes to the future of Colebrook.

Who Is Eligible?

● Resident of Colebrook

● Graduating high school senior or youth ages 17–21

● Planning to start a business and not attend college in the fall

What’s Required?

● Completed application

● Business plan (2–5 pages)

● Official transcript

● Letter of recommendation

Applications are due April 30. One recipient will be selected by June 30.

Before grant funds are released, proof of business registration (Town registration or LLC formation) is required.

We’re excited to support the next generation of local entrepreneurs and help turn great ideas into real businesses.

HARD COPY SUBMISSION:

COLEBROOK ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. BOX 118
COLEBROOK, CT 06021

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION:

scholarship.colebrookassociates@gmail.com
Subject Line: (Your last name).Start-Up Grant 2026

Download Application

When complete, email document, or print and mail

PLEASE NOTE THAT GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED AT THE END OF JUNE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM!