## Choose the program that fits your next move.

Review program fit here, then apply through NavGrant when you are ready.

Compare Programs

## How applying works

Compare fit

Start with your business stage: start-up, expansion, or maritime and logistics attraction.

Check alignment

Match your plan to a target district and priority industry before applying.

Prepare your details

Bring project cost, location, timeline, and expected local impact into NavGrant.

Apply in NavGrant

Use the program CTA to open the NavGrant grant directory.

## Program comparison

Review fit here. Apply in NavGrant.

Each program serves a different stage of island growth. Choose the closest fit, review what to prepare, then continue to NavGrant.

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Ahoy, Entrepreneurs!

For early businesses with near-term launch or expansion costs.

Best fit: start-ups and small businesses building or expanding on Ampersand Island. Supports: lease costs, renovations, marketing, inventory, and practical launch needs. Good to prepare: project budget, business stage, location, timeline, and local impact notes.

Start-ups and small businesses

Launch or expansion costs

Project budget and local impact notes

Apply in NavGrant

Illustrated Ahoy, Entrepreneurs! start-up grant support

Navigator Expansion

For established companies opening or expanding in a target district.

Best fit: existing companies with a clear expansion plan for Mermaid Bay, Captain's Cove, Mariner's Bluff, or Anchor's Rest. Supports: lease agreements, renovations, equipment, marketing, and staffing. Good to prepare: operating history, target district, project budget, timeline, and hiring plan.

Existing company expansion

Target district location

Operating history and hiring plan

Illustrated Navigator Expansion target district growth support

Anchors Aweigh

For maritime and logistics businesses establishing island operations.

Best fit: maritime and logistics businesses entering or expanding Ampersand Island operations. Supports: infrastructure, facility setup, equipment, workforce training, and market entry. Good to prepare: business plan, operational footprint, workforce needs, and long-term island commitment.

Maritime and logistics attraction

Facility, equipment, and workforce setup

Business plan and operational footprint

Illustrated Anchors Aweigh maritime logistics support

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## Plan around place and industry

Business Districts

Use district fit to explain where your project will operate and why that place supports the plan.

Illustrated Ampersand Island business districts

Key Industries

Use industry fit to connect your project to Ampersand Island's economic development priorities.

Illustrated Ampersand Island key industries

Visit Ampersand Island

Scout likely districts, meet the Authority, and turn a business visit into a stronger grant plan.

Illustrated Ampersand Island business visit route