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Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Program
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Full program details and application
Download the 1 page application in Word
Application Open Date: November 18, 2020
Application Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2021
Program Purpose:
To offer assistance to property and business owners in the downtown target area to make exterior improvements that reflect typical downtown character
Program Goals:
Improve the visual appearance and aesthetics of Madison’s downtown core
Eligible Properties:
Because this is an expansion of the Downtown Master Plan, the focus of the program will be the downtown core
Focus area would include businesses in the immediate downtown area, generally bordered on the east and west by Van Eps and Harth Avenues, and on the north and south by N. 2nd St. and S 2nd St
Other Madison businesses may apply and will be considered
Matching funds awarded will be subject to the number of applications received, the scope of project, and approved by the façade committee
Use of Funds:
Façade materials & construction, windows and doors, awnings, signage, lighting, landscaping
Structure of the Funding:
Application and plan approval by downtown grant committee required
Approved grant funds will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the project
Maximum Available:
$5,000 match per building until available dollars are committed
Grant Criteria:
Applicant must have ownership interest in the property or have approval from property owner to qualify
Work must be completed no more than 60 days prior to application.
Work must be completed within 180 days of approval
Disbursement Process:
Applicant must submit all invoices upon completion of the project to request reimbursement
Applicant must submit proof that their matching contribution has been paid before grant funds will be issued
Upon completion of work and submission of invoices, reimbursement check will be issued within 14 days
Checks can be made payable directly to the contractors or to businesses/building owners