The Main Street Façade Improvement Program is to provide funding to improve the appearance of the Main Street area.
Donor Name: City of Laurel
State: Maryland
City: Laurel
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The Program is designed to assist property owners with rehabilitating the facades of storefronts and residential homes to create a positive visual impact, stimulate private investment, and complement other community revitalization efforts.
The Department of Economic and Community Development will review the applications and select Projects that will provide a public benefit to Main Street area residents and businesses. The Department of Economic and Community Development will consider the following factors in determining the Project’s eligibility:
- Need for improvements/substandard condition of the building/façade
- Potential revitalization effects in the community
The determination as to whether the proposed use of funds by any applicant are eligible for funds from this grant shall be determined by the City of Laurel in its sole judgment, based upon applicable criteria, and is not appealable. The Maryland Historical Trust must also approve all application proposals for improvements before any application is approved for funding. The following constitutes examples of generally eligible and ineligible funds, though the City retains the right to determine otherwise based upon the facts of any application.
Funding Information
The Program provides participants the opportunity to receive a reimbursement of at least $5,000 but not to exceed $25,000 for approved exterior renovations. The total grant fund is $50,000. Funds are limited and will be awarded to qualifying projects on a first-come first-serve basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only the legal property owner may apply for this program
- The property must be within the approved program area.
- The property must be in need of improvements or in substandard condition
- Only one Facade Improvement grant can be awarded per legal and taxable property address
Ineligible Properties
- Properties located outside of the program area
- Properties in which City Staff and/or elected officials of the City have a financial interest of at least 25%
For more information, visit City of Laurel.
