CATTalyst Spark Fund Application

Applicant Information

Business Name

DBA (If Applicable)

Business Location (Street, City, Zip Code)

Business Tax ID Number

Applicant Name

Applicant Email

Applicant Phone Number

Grant Amount Anticipated to be Requested ($)

Anticipated Use for Funds if Funding is Approved

Business Details

Business Name

Date Business Established

MWVBE:

Minority-owned

Woman-owned

Veteran-owned

2025 Revenue ($)

# of F/T Employees

# of P/T Employees

Does the business have more than one location?

Yes

If yes, what is the address of the other location(s)?

Management/Ownership (List any other stockholders, partners, owners)

Name & Title

% Ownership

Address

Name & Title

% Ownership

Address

Name & Title

% Ownership

Address

Name & Title

% Ownership

Address

Name & Title

% Ownership

Address

Business Financial Details

Business Bank Account Holder (name of institution)

Please list all current debt

Name of Creditor

Purpose of Loan or Financing

Original Loan Amount ($)

Amount Presently Owed ($)

Monthly Payment ($)

Interest Rate (%)

Maturity Date

Name of Creditor

Purpose of Loan or Financing

Original Loan Amount ($)

Amount Presently Owed ($)

Monthly Payment ($)

Interest Rate (%)

Maturity Date

Name of Creditor

Purpose of Loan or Financing

Original Loan Amount ($)

Amount Presently Owed ($)

Monthly Payment ($)

Interest Rate (%)

Maturity Date

Funding Request Details

Total Funding Requested

If Other, please explain here:

Please provide a brief history of your business, future plans and projections, describe your products/services, and your competition.

How many F/T and P/T employees will your business have in 5 years?

Other Information

Are the businesses' tax liabilities current?

Yes

Is the business an endorser, guarantor, or co-signer for any obligation not listed in the financial statements?

Yes

If Yes, what is the contingent liability?

Has the business or principal owner ever declared bankruptcy?

Yes

If yes, please provide details

Is the business currently a defendant in any lawsuit?

Yes

If yes, please provide details

Are any of the business assets encumbered by liens or attachments of any type?

Yes

If Yes, please provide details below (What, By Whom, Amount($))

Please provide the following information in addition to this application, can be sent as an attachment to an email to info@cattalyst.org.

Most recent (up to 2 years) financial statements for the business, preferably prepared by an accountant, including any interim current financial statements for this year for the business if available
Organizational Documentation for the business (Articles of Organization, Certificate of Incorporation, DBA Paperwork, etc)

Certification

The undersigned certifies that, to the their knowledge and belief, all information contained in this microgrant application and in the accompanying statements and documents is true, complete, and correct. The undersigned agrees to notify the CATTalyst COllective immediately of any material changes to this information. The undersigned authorizes the CATTalyst COllective to contact any bank and trade creditors it deems necessary without further notice. The undersigned authorizes the CATTalyst COllective to conduct any inquiries it decides are necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application. The undersigned may rest assured that all submitted application information will remain confidential and will only be shared with those on the CATTalyst COllective Spark Fund Selection Committee.

Applicant Name

Signature

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Date

How to Apply

After completing your application, simply hit the submit button below.

If you prefer, you may submit a scanned copy of this application and any other documentation required to info@cattalyst.org, or you may mail a copy of the completed application and any other documentation required to:

Olean Business Development Corporation

ATTN: Bob Forness

301 N Union Street, Suite 401

Olean, NY 14760

All submitted and mailed applications must be received by January 13, 2026. You will receive an email confirmation within 48 hours of receipt by the CATTalyst COllective Spark Fund Selection Committee.

For questions, please contact us at info@cattalyst.org.

Ongoing Communication

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CATTalyst Spark Fund Application

Applicant Information

Business Details

Business Financial Details

Funding Request Details

Other Information

Please provide the following information in addition to this application, can be sent as an attachment to an email to info@cattalyst.org.

Certification

How to Apply

Ongoing Communication

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