The current or proposed business must be physically located within BDCC's designated region of Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg and Weston, Vermont.

• The current or proposed business must be physically located within BDCC's designated Windham region -- Windham County plus the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg and Weston, Vermont.
• Plans may be submitted for Existing Businesses that have been in business for more than six months with revenue.
• Plans for New Businesses may be submitted for business ideas or very early stage enterprises of six months or less with minimal revenue.
• Preference will be given to those plans that propose the creation of new jobs.
• Businesses or proposed businesses must be for-profit organizations with gross revenue at $500,000 or below.
• Close examination will be given to the management team and/or owner's strength, experience and time together.
• Close examination will be given to the previous business experience of the applicant.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated need.