The City of Seguin Main Street has a “FIX IT” Facade Improvement Program that provides reimbursement for approved applicants for work on the exterior facade of property located in the Downtown Historic District.
Donor Name: City of Seguin
State: Texas
City: Seguin
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 12/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Providing up to a maximum 50% or a dollar-for-dollar reimbursement of up to $10,000 per property per grant funding cycle.
Eligible Projects
Fix-It Façade Projects may include repair or replacement of canopies, awnings, roofs, doors, entrances, glass and windows, storefront lighting, sidewalks, façade painting, landscaping, ADA access, brick and mortar repair, and removal of modern slipcover facades. Signage requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to proposed projects. Projects in progress and already completed will be given low to no priority in funding.
Who may apply?
Property owners are eligible to apply.
Criteria
If there are still funds available after the first round, there will be a second call for applications later in the year. For the community to achieve the maximum benefit, applications will be reviewed on the following criteria:
- Application submitted by the stated deadline and completed correctly.
- Matching funds ratio (Minimum 1:1, 2:1 or greater preferred)
- Location, visibility, and impact on historic integrity of the Downtown Historic District.
- Total number of applications received and funds available.
- Type of proposed improvements; cosmetic or structural.
- Completion of previously funded projects.
- Improvements only to the exterior of the building.
- Current in payment of city utilities and local property taxes (city, county, SISD).
- Reimbursement will be made after the completion of the work and upon evidence of paid receipts.
For more information, visit City of Seguin.
