Main Street Facade Grant Application

Columbiana Main Street is pleased to announce a façade improvement and building restoration grant opportunity! Funds of up to $30,000 are available for existing commercial buildings in the Columbiana Main Street District. Business and commercial property owners may apply for matching grants of 50% of their project cost ($5,000 maximum) to enhance the appearance of street facing building exteriors. The goal is a vibrant, visually appealing downtown area with historic structures that have been preserved or restored for business enhancement.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

May be property owners or business tenants with written permission of the building owner

Located within the Columbiana Main Street District boundaries (see map on last page)

Have 50% funding for project available from other sources

Must be a dues-paying member of Columbiana Main Street in good standing  at the time of application and commit to  remaining so for 3 calendar years after completion of work

Business must be in good standing with the City of Columbiana

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

New projects – not completed or begun prior to grant approval

Street facing exterior improvements in keeping with the architectural and historical characteristics of the building including, but not limited to:

Paint – exterior, historically appropriate colors

Windows and doors – repair or replace

Exterior lighting

Awnings – new, repair, or replacement

New signage

Brick – cleaning or repair

Removal of non-historic materials

Other repairs and/or renovations that will improve and help to restore the aesthetic quality and historic significance and value of the building

Please note: Materials, colors, signage, etc. must be approved by both the Columbiana Main Street Design Committee and City of Columbiana  Architectural Review Committee before any construction begins.

New construction

Interior renovations

 

Ineligible projects/expenses include:

Sandblasting of brick or masonry surfaces

Projects begun or expenses incurred before approval of Main Street grant application

Removal of historically or architecturally significant features

Wages paid to applicant or family members.

DOWNLOAD THE FACADE GRANT APPLICATION HERE