This resource provides an example of a downtown façade improvement grant program designed to encourage building owners and tenants to invest in exterior improvements. Blairsville’s program reimburses up to 20% of eligible project costs, with a maximum award of $2,500 per property, for improvements such as paint, masonry, signage, awnings, lighting, doors, and windows.
The application also offers a useful model for communities developing their own small-scale business or property improvement programs, including eligibility requirements, project timelines, required documentation, cost estimates, photographs, owner consent, and reimbursement procedures.
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