Applications are now open for Downtown Exterior Improvement Grant Program aiming to revitalize the St. Cloud Downtown Commercial Corridor.
Donor Name: City of St. Cloud
State: Minnesota
City: St. Cloud
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: up to a maximum of $10,000
Details:
The St. Cloud Downtown Exterior Improvement Grant Program provides incentives to stimulate external, visible investment in Downtown properties. Property owners and business owners are encouraged to consider improvements incorporating aesthetic, environmental, cultural and historical elements that enhance downtown character and architecture. These improvements should create a cohesive, attractive environment. Eligible projects include permanent exterior building and landscape improvements visible from a public right-of-way.
Funding Information
The program provides a 50% matching grant for actual design and construction costs up to $10,000 per property on a pay-for-performance basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Property must be within St. Cloud Downtown Commercial Corridor.
- All work must be done on the property/building exterior and result in a publicly visible improvement.
- All work must be done in compliance with the St. Cloud City Code and necessary permitting. Work must include the correction of any known exterior building code violations.
- Work already in progress or performed prior to project approval will not be eligible for funding.
- Funds may be used for design and/or construction of permanent exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors (including front/back door accessibility), brick repair and/or site landscaping resulting in a publicly visible improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Cloud Economic Development Authority.
- Signs are not eligible for funding.
- Operational or ongoing maintenance expenses will not be considered (Ex. Roof Repair).
- Properties must be taxable existing structures occupied by commercial or mixed-use tenants in a commercial zoning district.
- Properties may not include: Delinquent on taxes or special assessments, in litigation, condemnation or receivership.
- Preference will be given to projects which:
- Positively contribute to downtown revitalization efforts.
- Result in visible improvement that would not otherwise be made.
- Demonstrate a ratio of private to public investment greater than 2:1
For more information, visit City of St. Cloud.
