Vernal City, in partnership with Uintah County Economic Development, is offering a matching grant to eligible businesses to assist with exterior improvements to business façades.
Donor Name: Vernal City
State: Utah
City: Vernal City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Grant Size: $100,000
Details:
The purpose of the façade grant is to promote the enhancement, restoration, improved aesthetics and renovation of the exterior of commercial structures in the downtown area. The façade grants support the revitalization of their downtown and economic development of Uintah County as a whole. Vernal City developed and administers this grant program.
Funding Information
- Minimum total project cost is $2,000. The lowest matching grant available is $800.
- Maximum reimbursement is $100,000 per project regardless of the overall project cost. For example, if the project totals $300,000, the matching grant will cover up to $100,000 with the grant recipient funding the remaining $200,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements listed below at the me of application.
- The property must be located within the boundaries. The defined area is the approved Downtown Community Reinvestment Area (CRA).
- The façade grant must be used to enhance an exiting, new or expanded structure on the property. For new construction, the façade grant can be used for exterior finishes only, not framing and structural elements.
- The structure on the property must be zoned appropriately for the current use. The use within the structure must be as a mixed-use or commercial use (retail, office, hotel, services). Properties zoned for residential use only are not eligible.
- The property must not have any outstanding Vernal City Code violation.
- The property and applicant must be in good standing with the Uintah County Assessor’s Office in regard to real property taxes and personal property taxes.
- The applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Property has a business that operates with a current and valid business license for the property. Sales tax and transient room taxes payments must be current. Exception given to a vacant building.
- The property is in good standing with the Utah State Tax Commission. Exception given to a vacant building.
- Proposed projects cannot be for improvements already completed, under active construction, or with an approved building permit at the me of application.
- The applicant must be the property owner or a tenant with a valid lease and owner approval.
- Property has not received grant payments amount to $100,000 within the last 18 months. Applicant must wait for at least 18 months from the last payment which cumulatively totalled $100,000
For more information, visit Vernal City.
