The City of Valdez Beautification Matching Grant Program offers a financial incentive designed to assist local businesses or commercial property owners in improving the business setting for investors as well as providing an overall upgrade in appearance for residents and visitors.
Donor Name: City of Valdez
State: Alaska
City: Valdez
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 03/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Valdez Beautification Matching Grant Program Mission: Work to build community, a sense of place, and civic pride through funding beautification projects focused on the aesthetics of Valdez, including but not limited to design, landscaping, and public art.
2024 will be the ninth year of the program and continues with the expansion of eligible properties outside the core downtown district.
The 2024 matching grant program’s goal is to improve the overall aesthetics of Valdez through:
- Improving the overall quality of building/structure façades in order to attract more local residents and visitors to shop, eat, and do business in Valdez.
- Encouraging businesses to invest in additional aesthetic and design improvements including landscaping and art.
- Encouraging and incentivizing property/business owners to reinvest in the community.
- Encouraging grant applicants to strengthen the local economy through utilizing local vendors, contractors, and materials.
The Beautification Commission (formerly Mayor’s Beautification Task Force) is responsible for managing and implementing this program. These grants have helped to improve the aesthetics of many businesses in the community over the years and the commission firmly believes in the effectiveness of this public/private partnership.
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for a grant rebate to pay for up to 50 percent of the cost of improvements, with a maximum reimbursement of $12,500 per building. Projects involving corner buildings or spanning more than one lot/parcel may request larger grant amounts, not to exceed a maximum reimbursement of $25,000.
Eligible Properties
- Properties located in the following zoning districts are eligible to apply for funding: Central Business District, General Commercial, Waterfront Industrial and Light Industrial.
- Properties must be used primarily for a business purpose to be eligible for grant funding.
- Properties must be up to date on their property taxes and may not have open code violations to apply.
Eligible aesthetic improvements must be to the exterior of a building and may include, but are not limited to:
- Significant overall architectural or design improvements.
- Landscaping improvements – including artwork or murals.
- Removal of old signage and exterior clutter (including the removal of unsightly structures and shipping containers from properties).
- Façade improvements – i.e., signage upgrades, murals, siding, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Local businesses or commercial property owners are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit City of Valdez.
