Awards Event

Winners to be announced and grants to be awarded. The award monies can be used for operating expenses including equipment, rent, renovations, inventory and marketing. Those awarded grant money must agree to be in business and open a storefront in eligible/designated commercial trade zones of Downtown Franklin, The City of Franklin, and the following incorporated Towns of Southampton County: Courtland, Capron, Newsoms, Ivor, and Boykins by October 31, 2019 with all award monies spent by December 31, 2019.

The Awards Event will be held at the Main Event in Downtown Franklin. On this night, we will be announcing the winners of Round 2! This event is open to the public. If you are a participant, please invite a maximum of 4 people.