The 180 Makeover Grant Program, a transformative initiative to rejuvenate historic downtowns across Central Indiana, is now accepting project proposals.
Donor Name: Indy Chamber
State: Indiana
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $404,200
Details:
The 180 Makeover Grant Program seeks to breathe new life into downtown areas, promoting economic development, enhancing community spaces, and preserving the rich history of these districts. Eligible projects encompass a wide range of improvements, including building renovations, blight elimination, public space enhancements, and downtown revitalization initiatives. By investing in these communities, the program aims to create vibrant, inviting, and economically thriving downtowns that will serve as anchors for local residents and visitors alike.
The 180 Makeover Grant Program provides an unprecedented opportunity for Central Indiana communities to enhance their historic downtown areas. The program is committed to fostering collaboration between local governments, businesses, and community organizations to create dynamic, inclusive spaces that celebrate the region’s heritage while ushering in a new era of prosperity.
This regional program, part of the 180 Alliance Region serving Boone, Johnson, Montgomery, Morgan, and Putnam Counties, has allocated funding to the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) to support downtown and small-town redevelopment projects. Each county in the region will have access to grants of up to $404,200 to fund eligible improvements.
Eligible Projects
Key Eligible Projects Include:
- Building Renovation:
- Façade improvements
- Roof replacement
- Structural improvements
- HVAC replacement
- Electrical improvements
- Tenant fit-out
- Office relocation to upper stories to allow first-floor restaurant/retail use.
- Blight Elimination
- Public Space:
- Downtown parks and improvements
- Stage/event space
- Pocket park
- Downtown Revitalization:
- Sidewalks
- Streetscape
- Street furnishings
For more information, visit Indy Chamber.
