Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas can now apply for grant funds for building rehabilitation work through the Building Improvement Grant (BIG).
Donor Name: City of Opelousas
State: Louisiana
City: Opelousas
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $500 to up to $5000
Details:
The BIG program is an initiative designed to assist property and business owners in rehabilitating and improving their commercial buildings. The grant program is made possible through a partnership by the City of Opelousas, Opelousas Downtown Development District and Opelousas Main Street. The goal of the BIG program is to create a preserving the city’s historic identity and cultural assets while stimulating local investment.
Some of the work that property owners can apply for includes, but is not limited to, restoration of building features such as windows, installation of awnings, (without signage), masonry work, lighting and electrical work, interior work related to walls, flooring and ceiling repair and plumbing.
Funding Information
- An applicant may apply for a grant project from $500 to up to $5000; however, the business and/or property owner must spend an equal amount or more on the project.
For more information, visit City of Opelousas.
