The Wilson Downtown Development Corporation is accepting applications for its Façade Grant Incentive Program to provide business and commercial property owners an economic incentive to renovate the exterior façades of the buildings located within the Municipal Service District.
Donor Name: Wilson Downtown Development Corporation
States: North Carolina
City: Wilson
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $10,000
Details:
The purpose of the Façade Grant Incentive Program is to provide business and commercial property owners an economic incentive to renovate the exterior façades of the buildings located within the Municipal Service District. The program encourages thoughtful façade design projects and quality workmanship, which complement the unique historic character of downtown, while also introducing compatible new design elements.
Funding Information
- This is a matching grant not to exceed 50% of the approved project cost. Grants are awarded up to $10,000. Award amounts will reflect the quality and positive impact of the project and are based on WDDC funding availability.
- Only one grant is awarded per building façade improvement project.
- The façade grant incentive program seeks substantial exterior building improvements; therefore, a minimum of $1,000 will be required of all participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Any owner or tenant of a building located within the Municipal Service District is eligible. Owners and tenants may request façade grants separately; however, only one grant may be awarded per property and per project. Any tenant applying for a grant must have the owner’s written permission.
Guidelines
- Projects will be awarded to those that meet the approval of the WDDC Board of Directors.
- Proposed façade grants must meet all code requirements of the City of Wilson and the State of North Carolina.
- Funds are for substantial building façade improvements, and are not to be used for general and/or deferred maintenance.
- The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used as the standard for all proposed façade improvements. Standards attached for reference.
- Any exterior renovation proposal is eligible to apply, but priority will be given to projects with a high quality of design and workmanship, and which will make a highly visible contribution to the downtown streetscape.
- The WDDC will not be party in negotiations between the applicant and contractor employed by the applicant. The applicant agrees to hold the WDDC harmless of any defects in workmanship, liability, damages, or other costs relative to the project.
For more information, visit WDDC.
