The Town of Christiansburg created a new program aimed at helping property or business owners improve their building façades and encourage investment in historic central business areas.
Donor Name: Town of Christiansburg
State: Virginia
Town: Christiansburg
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 09/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Façade Grant Program, the first of its kind in the Town of Christiansburg, completed its first round in 2020 and is designed to improve the streetscape of Downtown and Cambria, strengthen partnerships with Downtown and Cambria stakeholders and encourage revitalization of older buildings.
The finalists will work with a local artist selected by the Town to draft a design concept, and once the artist’s rendering has been approved by the committee, property or business owners will be required to perform or contract all building improvements within six months, or over an approved phasing schedule of nine months.
Funding Information
Eligible businesses can apply for up to $5,000 matching grant through the Town.
Eligibility Criteria
- he building must be located within the town limits of Christiansburg, VA.
- The building must be occupied or in the process of being repaired or upgraded.
- Property must be zoned as B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2, MU-1, or MU-2
- Buildings must be at least 50 years old.
- Applicant must be a for-profit business owner.
- If business owner is different from property owner, must have consent of property owner(s).
- Must be willing, able, commit to, and demonstrate equal match of the grant awards in project investment.
For more information, visit Town of Christiansburg.
