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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Increase to Commercial Façade Improvement Grant
Record date · September 16, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The Diamond Square Redevelopment Agency is considering increasing the maximum grant amount for the to $20,000. This change would require applicants to provide a 1:1 matching contribution and is contingent upon the approval of the 2025 fiscal year budget.
Local business owners seeking to renovate their storefronts may be eligible for up to $20,000 in grant funding, provided they match the amount with their own investment and the 2025 budget is finalized.
Who It Affects
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Commercial property owners in Diamond Square
These owners are eligible to apply for the updated grant program to fund storefront improvements.
Diamond Square RDA
The agency is responsible for administering the grant program and managing the budget allocation.
Key Facts
- The proposed maximum grant amount for the Commercial Façade Improvement Program (CFIP) is $20,000 per applicant.
- The grant requires a 1:1 match, meaning the applicant must contribute an amount equal to the grant received.
- The implementation of this grant update is contingent upon the approval of the FY2025 budget.
- The proposal is tracked under file number 24-541.
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- The proposal was introduced on September 9, 2024.
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Grant Program Expansion
The agency is moving to increase the maximum grant ceiling for commercial property improvements, contingent on the upcoming budget cycle.
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