To apply for business grants in Goose Creek, South Carolina, in 2025, new and existing small businesses should be aware of the city’s active partnership with the CLIMB Fund, which administers the “Kickstart the Creek 2.0” small business revolving loan program. This program provides loans and financial support aimed at helping local businesses start, sustain, or expand operations inside the city limits.
Key Steps and Eligibility:
Location: The business must be physically located within Goose Creek city limits.
Size: Eligible businesses are small businesses with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Licensing: Businesses must have a valid Goose Creek business license or be eligible for one.
Loan Amounts: Loans are available up to $150,000; anything above requires City Council approval.
Loan Conditions: Businesses must maintain a physical presence in Goose Creek during the loan term; relocation triggers immediate repayment.
Purpose: Funds can be used as working capital, to establish or expand operations, and as part of larger lending projects.
Additional Incentives:
Façade Grant: Matching grants up to $5,000 for exterior business improvements such as painting or landscaping.
Sign Replacement Incentive: Assistance for updating or replacing nonconforming signage to comply with city regulations.
Application Process:
Interested businesses should consult the Goose Creek business resource website: https://businessinthecreek.com/resources/#grants for application details.
For program specifics, contact Rob Wiggins at the City of Goose Creek ([email protected]) or connect with the CLIMB Fund directly via https://climbfund.org.
CLIMB Fund handles underwriting, determines loan terms and interest rates, and manages loan administration.
This collaborative initiative between Goose Creek and the CLIMB Fund supports a diverse growth-oriented small business community, offering critical financial resources to foster economic development in 2025 and beyond.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.usgrants.org/south-carolina/93218-goose-creek-south-carolina-small-business-grants)
[2](https://businessinthecreek.com/city-climb-fund-announce-new-small-business-revolving-loan-program)
[3](https://businessinthecreek.com/resources)
[4](https://charlestondaily.net/learn-more-about-small-business-grant-opportunities-in-south-carolina/)
[5](https://centeronselfemployment.org/documents/state_resources/South_Carolina_Startup_Resources.pdf)
