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.