Rush County ECDC

08/25/2026

Rush County organizations, educators and community partners have several local grant opportunities available with a September 1 deadline.

The Rush County Community Foundation is accepting applications for multiple Field of Interest and Education Funds, along with Letters of Intent for unrestricted Community Grants.

We’ve put together a quick overview of the opportunities and where to learn more.

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Explore Rush County grant opportunities for nonprofits and educators, including Community Foundation funds with a September 1 deadline.

08/24/2026

What does Rush County ECDC actually do?

Economic and community development is about much more than attracting new businesses. It also means supporting local employers, connecting people with workforce resources, helping entrepreneurs, building our future talent pipeline, advancing community projects and bringing the right partners together.

We’ve broken down 7 ways Rush County ECDC works to help businesses, residents and the future of our community.

Read more: https://www.rushecdc.org/what-does-rush-county-ecdc-do/

08/20/2026

Come share your ideas about Downtown Rushville, or just come to listen to other people's thoughts. Lots of good information.

08/08/2026

08/05/2026

Have a business idea, side business, home-based business, or small business you are ready to grow?

The Regional Entrepreneurial Pipeline can help you take practical next steps toward starting, formalizing, or growing your business.

REaP is open to new and early-stage entrepreneurs in Rush, Fayette, and Henry Counties.

Apply here:
https://www.rushecdc.org/reap/

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08/03/2026

Space may be limited for the first Regional Entrepreneurial Pipeline cohort.

The 8-week program begins August 13 and is designed for new and early-stage entrepreneurs in Rush, Fayette, and Henry Counties.

If you are ready to start, formalize, or grow your business, now is the time to apply.

Apply here:
https://www.rushecdc.org/reap/

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07/31/2026

REaP may be a good fit if you have a business idea, sell products or services informally, run a side business, have a home-based business, recently started a small business, or need help figuring out what comes next.

This program is designed for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in Rush, Fayette, and Henry Counties who are ready to move from idea to action.

Apply here:
https://www.rushecdc.org/reap/

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07/29/2026

A key part of REaP is the Business Formation Lab.

Participants will learn about LLC registration, EIN setup, INBiz, business banking, recordkeeping, and next steps after registration. Eligible participants may receive assistance with approved LLC registration costs through the program.

Apply here:
https://www.rushecdc.org/reap/

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07/27/2026

REaP is designed to help entrepreneurs understand the practical pieces of starting and growing a business.

Participants will learn about business readiness, banking and lender expectations, customers, pricing, sales, marketing, social media, LLC registration, EIN setup, INBiz, business banking, recordkeeping, and local small business resources.

Apply here:
https://www.rushecdc.org/reap/

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