The City of Snyder is excited to announce the launch of its Facade Grant Program, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the town and supporting local businesses.
Donor Name: City of Snyder
State: Texas
City: Snyder
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 02/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This Program is designed to encourage property owners and businesses to invest in the visual appeal of their buildings, which will enhance the overall aesthetic of the city, help preserve the historic buildings, and stimulate economic growth. By providing financial assistance for facade improvements, they aim to create a more cohesive and appealing streetscape that will attract new businesses and increase sales and/or revenue for the property owner or tenant. The Program represents the commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring that Snyder remains a thriving, beautiful place to live, work, and visit for years to come.
Funding Information
The program provides a 75% matching grant to reimburse up to $25,000 for approved exterior property improvements, encouraging property owners and tenants to invest in the visual appeal of their buildings.
Eligible Improvements
Projects eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:
- Exterior painting or repairs
- Signage updates or replacements
- Window and door upgrades
- Awnings or canopies
- Brick or masonry restoration
- Landscaping or lighting enhancements
- Parking lot improvements.
Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met for participation in the City of Snyder Chapter 380 Facade Grant Program:
- Applicants must be commercial property owners or commercial tenants located within Snyder city limits. Tenants must have written approval from property owners to participate in the program.
- Applicants must be current on all municipal taxes prior to participation in the grant program.
- Applicants must not have any city liens filed against any property owned by the Applicant; including but not limited to code enforcement liens or tax liens.
- Applicants must comply with all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to licensing, permits, building code and zoning requirements.
- Improvements made prior to written approval (Notice to Proceed) by the City of Snyder will not be funded.
- Applicants must follow all guidelines and procedures as outlined in the Program Guidelines.
- Nonprofit businesses are eligible for the Facade Grant if they are an active sales taxpayer with the comptroller’s office.
- First time Applicants will be considered before any property address or Applicant that have entered into an Economic Improvement Initiative Agreement with the DCOS or been awarded a grant from the City’s Chapter 380 Facade Grant Program within the past two years.
- The overall objective of the program is to improve the facade exterior, visibility, and presentation of a property; the City of Snyder has the discretion to decline an application while suggesting enhancements that would enable future acceptance.
For more information, visit City of Snyder.
