The Knox County Commissioners and the City of Mount Vernon have created the Facade Improvement Grant (FIG) program. The aims stimulate business development by promoting permanent commercial/industrial building improvements around Knox County.
Donor Name: Area Development Foundation of Knox County
State: Ohio
County: Knox County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/31/2023
Grants Size: up to $20,000
Details:
The Facade Improvement Grant (FIG) program encourages Knox County residents and visitors to spend more time outside in commercial areas among its variety of business establishments. The program will also directly stimulate business development by encouraging building improvements around Knox County to encourage small business and downtown growth by investing in the permanent improvement of fixed assets in Knox County’s commercial areas. Improvements that are consistent with historic preservation standards, design guides, and existing plans adopted by the municipality will be given priority.
Funding Information
The program offers an (up to) $20,000 match for eligible projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Buildings in Knox County zoned for commercial, office/ institutional or industrial uses, including for-profit and nonprofit entities are eligible. Applicants must be property owners or tenants. Tenants must have written approval from the property owner to participate in the program. Applicants must be current on all taxes, utility bills, maintenance and building codes.
For more information, visit Area Development Foundation of Knox County.
