In October Mayor Tom Henry shared details of the City’s new Commercial Façade Grant program with members of the business community at the unveiling of the Broadway Corridor project.
“I wanted to make opportunities available to property owners in designated corridors that would help make every corner of our community commercially attractive for investment and commerce.” The Mayor explained the new program will make funds available to offset the costs of facades, signage, lighting, awnings, parking improvements, decorative fencing, and other enhancements owners may wish to make to their property.
The average matching amount of the grant is expected to be about $20,000, but larger projects may qualify for more assistance, the mayor said.
“I wanted to make opportunities available to property owners in designated corridors that would help make every corner of our community commercially attractive for investment and commerce.” The Mayor explained the new program will make funds available to offset the costs of facades, signage, lighting, awnings, parking improvements, decorative fencing, and other enhancements owners may wish to make to their property.
The average matching amount of the grant is expected to be about $20,000, but larger projects may qualify for more assistance, the mayor said.
Administered through the Redevelopment Department, the grant applications are available in the City-County Building and online. The deadline is fast approaching for property and business owners who meet proper criteria - applications will be accepted through Friday, December 19. Projects must be located in City Council-designated economic development target areas (EDTAs), several of which exist throughout the community. An EDTA area map is available at the city’s website.
Businesses with questions or wanting more information may call Julie Sanchez at (260) 427-2147.
Businesses with questions or wanting more information may call Julie Sanchez at (260) 427-2147.
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