The Powder Springs Business Beautification Grant is an assistance program offered by the City of Powder Springs to encourage visual improvements to businesses, including entrances and common spaces and exteriors of buildings.
Donor Name: City of Powder Springs
State: Georgia
City: Powder Springs
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 and $4,000
Details:
Applicants must provide a funding match of at least fifty percent of the project cost and manage all aspects of the improvements to be made.
Priority will be given to projects that are highly visible to the public, contribute to improving the appearance of the community and promote the historic and/or unique character of the area. All awarded projects must be appropriate for the existing structures and location (similar or complementary in design, scale, style, color, materials, and finish) and consistent with the location’s current uses. Grant awards will be based on how well the project fulfills the objectives of the program and the feasibility of the project (including provisions for ongoing maintenance, if applicable). In addition, preference will be given to older shopping centers and properties with greater needs. At least one grant will be awarded within each Ward of the City and at least one grant will be awarded within the City’s Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study area.
Funding Information
- Project funding is limited to a maximum of $4,000.00 project with a minimum grant of $500.00.
- Applicants must provide a 100% match for the grant consisting of any combination of funds and in-kind support, including donation of materials or equipment and labor provided by volunteers or donated by contractors or other vendors.
- Funds will typically be provided as follows: 50% of the grant upon approval, with an additional 25% once the project has observably commenced, with the remaining 25% paid once the project is complete and has been approved by the City as fulfilling the obligations of the grant award.
- Grant awards will be based on how well the project fulfills the objectives of the program and the feasibility of the project (including provisions for ongoing maintenance, if applicable). In addition, preference will be given to older shopping centers and properties with greater needs. At least one grant will be awarded within each Ward of the City and at least one grant will be awarded within the City’s Livable Centers Initiative study area.
Project Guidelines
- Eligible work is limited to exterior improvements to facades, entrances, awnings, and buildings in commercial and industrial properties within the limits of the City of Powder Springs.
- Priority will be given to projects that are highly visible to the public, contribute to improving the appearance of the community and promote the historic and/or unique character of the area.
- Project examples would include, but are not limited to, signage, painting the façade of the building, replacing the awning in front of a building, replacing windows, etc.
- Projects must be appropriate for the existing structures and location (similar or complementary in design, scale, style, color, materials, and finish) and consistent with the location’s current uses.
- Projects must conform to City codes, zoning, and subdivision regulations.
- Ineligible projects include roof repairs or replacement, security systems, general maintenance (except exterior painting), interior improvements, purchase of personal property or equipment, or projects where work has already started.
Eligibility Criteria
- All businesses that have a store front are eligible to apply.
- The location to be improved must not be in violation of any City codes.
- Applicant must not be a party in any active lawsuit with the City of Powder Springs.
- Applicants must be current on all City taxes, permits, fees, levies, fines and penalties owed to the City
For more information, visit City of Powder Springs.
