The City of Derby has announced Commercial Facade Improvement Program.
Donor Name: City of Derby
State: Kansas
City: Derby
Type of Grant: Grant
Type of Entity: Businesses
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $12,500
Details:
This program is established as a matching grant in which the City of Derby contributes up to 50% of the cost of eligible improvements.
Goal
The goal of the Derby Commercial Façade Improvement Program is to support local businesses through funding for exterior building façade repairs or improvements, replacement or removal of non-conforming signs with conforming signs, sign repair, ADA compliance improvements, and landscaping improvements. The City seeks to encourage businesses and property owners to invest in their buildings by making façade and site improvements on their properties and decrease blight. The improved appearance will make the area more attractive to residents, customers, tenants and new businesses, contributing to the enhanced viability of the entire area.
Funding Information
Businesses are eligible to receive up to $5,000 for façade or site-related improvements and can receive up to an additional $7,500 if non-conforming signs are removed, replaced, or repaired. The maximum a single property may receive is $12,500. Minimum grant amount is $1,000 (minimum project cost must be $2,000). For all grant requests over $5,000, a minimum of three quotes must be solicited for the eligible scope of work, and the project must be approved by the City before commencing work.
Eligibility Criteria
The building or property must be zoned and used for commercial purposes. Business owners and/or property owners are eligible to receive the grant. Eligible improvements include:
- Sign replacement, removal or repair
- Restoration of the building exterior including but not limited to improvements to the exterior walls or structure
- Replacement or addition of awnings
- Replacement or addition of windows or doors
- Site and exterior lighting
- Site landscaping
- Screening
- Art installation
- ADA improvements
For more information, visit City of Derby.
