Mountain Association Portal

Appalachia Enterprise Lending and Support Services

Apply for Business Support (Non Loan)

Apply for Business Support

This application is for all non-profits and businesses in Appalachian Kentucky counties to apply for Business Support services with the Mountain Association.

Our Business Support program allows you to connect with experts in website development & training; strategic marketing, including social media; one-on-one accounting training, and more. The Mountain Association can cover 75% of the cost of an approved project. However, we are committed to serving everyone and we may be able to cover more or even all of the cost on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed periodically. Applications received January 1, 2022 to March 30, 2022 will be reviewed in early April.

When you receive business support through the Mountain Association, you are not just the receiver of services; you are in a partnership with us and with the consultant. Please consider this commitment before applying.
Note: this is not an application for a loan. To apply for a loan, please visit here.
APPLY NOW
LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORT SERVICES

NOTE: If you are currently a loan client with the Mountain Association, your application for business support is much shorter. Please apply here.

Please contact Ketaki Bhattacharyya at ketaki@mtassociation.org with any questions.

Please complete the Technical Assistance Liability Release form to continue with your project.

TA Liability Release

TA Liability Release

Business Support Liability Release

Any disputes, claims or actions arising out of, regarding, or relating to this agreement or any disputes, claims, or actions regarding or relating to or arising from the acts or omissions of any party to this agreement in the performance of this agreement shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration. 

 Except as otherwise provided herein, arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgement upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.   The arbitration shall be conducted at a mutually agreeable site located in Madison County, Kentucky. If the dispute, claims or actions don’t involve the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, the arbitration shall be conducted at a mutually agreeable location determined by the contractor and client.     

The parties will attempt to agree upon a mutually acceptable arbitrator located in Kentucky.  If the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within a reasonable period of time, then an arbitrator shall be selected through the rules and procedures of the AAA. 

The parties agree that this agreement may be electronically signed. The parties agree that the electronic signatures appearing on this agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.