The City of Greenville is accepting applications for its Façade Improvement Grants.
Donor Name: City of Greenville
State: North Carolina
City: Greenville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the FIG Program is to provide an economic incentive to:
- Assist in the completion of substantial renovations to building façades within the core of the City’s central business district;
- Encourage good design projects that capitalize on rehabilitation of the original fabric or design of existing properties; and
- Preserve the unique and historic character of the Eligibility Area.
This program is intended to assist with projects that improve or rehabilitate commercial building exteriors to their original material and/or design.
Funding Information
Depending on the availability of funds, the maximum grant that may be awarded per building is $20,000.00 on a minimum of $40,000.00 of expended façade improvements/repairs by the owner and/or tenant.
Eligible Items
Below is a list of 5 projects that are eligible for FIG Program funding:
- Cleaning of brick store fronts (chemical stripping, water wash, scraping);
- Painting;
- Repair/replacement of non-historic doors and/or windows;
- Installation of awnings as part of larger project (required encroachment agreement with City as applicable);
- Repointing of brick;
- Structural repairs;
- Installation of appropriate signs as part of an overall project;
- Authentic reconstruction and replacement of original architectural details; and/or
- Removal of false fronts.
Eligibility Criteria
Corporate and non-profit entities are eligible to participate in this program. Government – owned structures are not eligible to receive a FIG Program award.
For more information, visit City of Greenville.
