Small businesses in Kalamazoo that have been operating for at least a year are now eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant to help their business grow or expand.

The Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant program launched on Tuesday, October 1, and is available to businesses with 10 employees or fewer.

For more information on eligibility requirements and necessary documents, visit www.kalamazoocity.org/kmeg.