Funding is limited and available in rounds — so apply early. Once funds are awarded, we may not be able to reopen the application until additional rounds are announced.

Grant Program – Round One

The first round of applications for the PIER Microenterprise Grant Program will be accepted from June 9 – August 16, 2025, followed by a review process. Awards will be made in the fall. Recipients will be expected to fully expend grant funds within 12 months.

Grant Program – Round Two

The second round of the PIER Microenterprise Grant Program will open January 23 – March 31, 2026, followed by a review process. Awards will be made in the summer. Recipients will be expected to fully expend grant funds within 12 months.

The Revolving Loan Program

Funding for the Jackson County PIER Revolving Loan Fund will open August 1st 2025. Each application will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. This $500,000 principal will continue to be loaned out to small businesses in Jackson County in perpetuity.