The City of San Antonio’s Noise Mitigation Program assists local business owners by offsetting part of qualifying costs designed to reduce noise emissions.
Donor Name: City of San Antonio
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/21/2023
Size of the Grant: $7,500
Details:
Through this investment, the City hopes to enable voluntary adherence to noise ordinances, creating a stronger community environment for businesses, patrons and local residents.
Benefits
Businesses may be eligible to receive up to 75% of expenses related to noise mitigation. Eligible expenses include consulting fees, purchase price of equipment, and installation and renovation costs. The maximum payment available through this program is $7,500.
Examples of eligible items include but are not limited to:
- Sound absorbing panels and curtains
- Acoustic doors and windows
- Acoustic foam
- Bass traps
- Mass loaded vinyl
- Enclosing outdoor entertainment areas
- Directional speakers
- Sound monitors
The City encourages applicants to seek consultation when choosing upgrades to include in the application.
Eligibility Criteria
- San Antonio small food & beverage businesses (NAICS Codes: 722410, 722511, 722513, 722514, and 722515) with less than $9 million in gross revenue for 2022 may be eligible. Business locations must be zoned for commercial use, and have no outstanding code violations.
- Additionally, businesses must have been in operation at their current location prior to March 2022.
Required Information/Documentation
Applicants will need the following information and documentation:
- Business information
- Contact information
- Driver’s license or other government-issued identification
- Lease, mortgage, or utility bill showing occupancy prior to March 2022
- Proof of business registration with Bexar County or the State of Texas
- Quote for intended purchases
- Explanation for how the purchase will work towards reducing nuisance noise for neighbors
For more information, visit City of San Antonio.
