Impact on the community may come in the form of job creation, value added (agriculture benefits), or more revenue brought to the area in general — perhaps through a sector such as tourism. Now saying, “Well I will be creating a job for myself” doesn’t count or saying, “I will be bringing revenue in for my family” doesn’t count. Generally, money used for grants are public tax dollars; the state wants to see how your business, with the assistance of a grant, will impact as many residents as possible.
