Cleveland Seeks Grant for Business Development Growth
The City of Cleveland is moving to secure new funding to support local business growth through a proposed emergency ordinance, 1362-2026. This measure would allow the Director of Development to apply for and accept a grant from The Cleveland Foundation, or its designee, specifically for the Cleveland Foundation Business Development Growth Grant 2026-2027.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Department of Development to pursue financial support through the Cleveland Foundation's 2026-2027 business development grant cycle. While the provided documents confirm the intent to apply for and accept these funds, specific dollar amounts or detailed spending requirements for the grant are not detailed in the provided excerpts.
Who may be affected
- Director of Development: Authorized to apply for and accept the grant funds on behalf of the city.
- The Cleveland Foundation: The entity providing the grant funds.
Status and timeline
2026-11-05: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 1362-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1362-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- November 4, 2026