The Main Street Wooster is seeking applications for its Renovation Grant Program.
Donor Name: Main Street Wooster
State: Ohio
City: Wooster
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/19/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program’s objective is to stimulate private investment in the C-4 Central Business District. Priority and emphasis will be given to commercial properties closest to the core downtown area facing Liberty and S. Market streets. Projects should focus investment on improvements that will enhance Downtown Commercial activity and viabaility.
Funding Information
An approved project is eligible for a grant of 30% of eligible renovation costs not to exceed $5,000.00. The maximum amount of the grant shall not exceed $5,000 unless a request is approved by the Director of Administration based on a finding that the project will have a significant impact on the downtown area.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants will be made only for commercial or mixed-use properties located within the C4 Central Business District as defined by the City of Wooster Zoning Code. The building and the activities conducted within the building must conform to all applicable City ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations. Projects that have commenced construction activities prior to obtaining an approved application will not be eligible for the program.
If there are not sufficient funds to provide grants to all the qualified applicants, the top applicant(s) will be selected using the following criteria:
- Improvements are highly visible to customers, neighboring merchants, and residents
- Improvements or repairs are necessary to prevent damage or deterioration
- Improvements are likely to increase business activity or avoid the loss of business activity
- Proposed work improves and enhances the visual quality of downtown buildings and/or property
- Furthers the objectives of the City of Wooster’s Comprehensive Plan
- Enables historical or architecturally significant buildings to be preserved
- Provides for the creation or expansion of retailing and other commercial opportunities
- Location within 5 blocks of Public Square
- The closer to the Liberty St & Market St intersection, the better.
- Grant request is less than 30% of façade project cost
- Building owner is a resident of Wayne County
- Building owner also owns the occupying business
- Improvements address the front façade
For more information, visit Main Street Wooster.
