Applications open for the 2025 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant

Isringhausen Imports and Downtown Springfield, Inc. have opened applications for the 2025 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, a $20,000 cash grant presented yearly to individuals looking to kick start or expand a business in downtown Springfield.

Now in its fourth year, the Isringhausen DRIVE Grant is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of small businesses in our community.

Last year's recipients were A Taste of Seoul, Golden Hour Bake House and Arrowroot Coffee. Other previous recipients of the grant include The Wakery and Ceramics Made by Rosie, an artisanal producer of hand-thrown ceramics.

The grant is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs willing to commit full-time and begin operations downtown within 12 to 18 months. Administered in partnership with Downtown Springfield, Inc., a nonprofit focused on boosting the city’s economic and cultural vitality, the DRIVE Grant offers both funding and foundational support.

For more information and to apply, visit www.isringhausen.com/drive. The application deadline is Sept. 1.