Spark Grant Fund
A Brockport Merchants Association Initiative
Our Main Street Needs a Spark
For nearly three years, the Main Street Bridge closure cut off the heart of Brockport. Foot traffic disappeared. Deliveries rerouted. Customers stopped coming.
Our small businesses held on, but the impact didn’t end when the bridge reopened last month.
Shelves are thin. Staff have been let go. Two beloved businesses have already announced they’re closing, and others are fighting to keep the lights on. Add rising costs, tariffs, and a difficult economy, and our local merchants face challenges on every front.
But Brockport doesn’t give up.
Will you help us fight back? Donate to the Spark Grant today.
What Is the Spark Grant?
The Spark Grant is an emergency fund created by the Brockport Merchants Association to help local small businesses recover and rebuild.
This isn’t a handout. It’s a spark. Funding for the things that can reignite a business:
- Restocking empty shelves
- Catching up on essential expenses
- Bringing back staff
- Investing in what drives customers through the door
The goal is simple: Keep our community alive.
Be part of the spark. Make a donation now.
Businesses Helping Businesses
The Brockport Merchants Association was built on one idea: businesses helping businesses.
When you donate to the Spark Grant, you’re not just helping one shop. You’re strengthening our entire local economy. Every business that survives keeps jobs in our community, supports local families, and makes Brockport a place worth calling home.
Stand with our local businesses. Give today.
How Donations Work
100% of donations go directly to the Brockport Merchants Association for the Spark Grant Fund.
Once we reach our fundraising goal, we’ll open applications for local businesses in need. Grants will be awarded by an impartial review committee to ensure fairness and transparency.
Your donation, whether 5 or 500, helps spark a comeback for Brockport.
Every dollar makes a difference. Donate now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a Spark Grant?
Applications will open to Brockport small businesses once fundraising goals are met. Details on eligibility and the application process will be posted here.
How are grants awarded?
Applications are reviewed anonymously by an impartial committee with no ties to Brockport businesses. Grants may be awarded in full, as a matching contribution, or declined based on demonstrated need and impact.
What can the funds be used for?
Grants are intended for expenses that will actively spark business recovery: restocking inventory, operational costs, marketing, staffing, and other investments that drive sustainable growth.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by email after your generous contribution.
Help Us Spread the Word
Can’t donate right now? You can still help:
- Share this page on social media
- Tell a friend about the Spark Grant
- Shop local and support Brockport businesses
Ready to give? Donate to the Spark Grant.
Together, we’ll bring Main Street back.
Help keep our community alive. Donate now.