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Match on Main

Match on Main

Supports place-based growth projects on Michigan main streets with matched reimbursement for business expansion.

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Match on Main is an annual reimbursement grant program administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through its placemaking affiliate site miplace.org, providing up to $25,000 per project to support new or expanding place-based small businesses located on Michigan main street corridors and downtown commercial districts. Since its launch in 2019, the program has contributed …

What this grant funds

Place-based businesses on main streets — new openings or expansions.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.michiganbusiness.org