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- EIN 31-1663711
- hello@mainstventures.org
- (513) 317-9798
- 1311 Vine St Cincinnati OH 45202 USA
- www.mainstreetventures.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, Job Training, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: Main Street Ventures' primary initiative is to support emerging businesses that show potential to create jobs and other opportunities in the Cincinnati area. We will also support organizations that are strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. These can include entrepreneur support organizations that foster collaboration and development of STEM talent in the region. For all initiatives that Main Street Ventures supports, there is a particular focus on women and minority entrepreneurs that have been historically under-represented as founders.
Results: Over 190 applications received Allocated over $630,000 in grant funds Awarded over 30 grants in the region
Target demographics: Empower the Next Generation of Entreprenuers
Direct beneficiaries per year: 30 entrepreneurs with over $630,000 in grant funds awarded since 2018.
Geographic areas served: The Greater Cincinnati Region
Programs: Leap Funding Grants Grants awarded to emerging businesses with the potential to create jobs and opportunities in the region. Our Leap Grant program provides promising businesses with $10,000 - $30,000 grants to scale their community impact and increase the odds of survival. Special consideration is given to tech-enabled companies, Women and Minority-Owned businesses and businesses showing matching funds from other sources. Ecosystem Building Grants Support for organizations and events that strengthen and connect the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. These can include entrepreneur support organizations and other groups that foster resource collaboration and development of STEM talent.