As part of the city's updated urban renewal plan, City Council developed a downtown district Local Business Support Program that offers two different grants intended to help create a positive, inviting, and thriving downtown district.
Funding has been allocated for: 1. Commercial Exterior Grant - supporting the restoration/rehabilitation of facades/exterior walls on commercial buildings in the downtown district. 2. Sign Grant - to encourage the installation of business signage, and any associated lighting, to help identify and promote area businesses.
Program funding is allocated on a first-come, first -served basis for fiscal years beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Upon depletion of grant funding, receipt of applications will be discontinued until the following fiscal year.