Apply for a Western Avenue Storefront Improvement Grant

On September 17, 2024 the City of Rancho Palos Verdes City Council approved a Commercial Storefront Improvement Program along the Western Avenue Commercial Corridor. The Program will provide up to a 50% matching grant to qualified businesses and property owners along the Western Avenue Commercial Corridor for the completion of storefront improvements. The Program will open for applications October 15, 2024 through December 1, 2024. Application deadline is 5:00 P.M. on December 1, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants of the Program must be commercial businesses located within the Program Area. Franchises and chain retailers are eligible under the Program. Improvements assisted by the Program should enhance or restore the physical condition or appearance of the building. Proposed improvements must be visible from the street. Types of improvements include but are not limited to:

• Exterior paint
• Removal of old signs, awnings, and other exterior clutter
• Repair or replacement of exterior siding, stucco, or other exterior finishes
• Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements
• Repair and replacement of windows
• Installation of awnings
• Installation of signs
• Installation of exterior lighting
• Installation of permanent landscaping
• Entire storefront re-facing
• Remediation of city and state code violations
• Construction of outdoor dining and gathering spaces

Improvements not listed above but that contribute to the overall upgrade to a storefront may be considered for grant funding on a case-by-case basis.

GRANT FUNDS

The Program provides matching grants to eligible applicants located within the Program Area. The Program match requirement is set at a maximum of 50% of eligible costs. However, the City reserves the right to flex the match requirement on a case-by-case basis. Three tiers of grant funding are available to applicants:

Tier 1: To be used for non-architectural elements such as paint, signage, and awnings. The Program reimburses 50% of the Program Grantee's cost up to a maximum grant amount of $5,000.

Tier 2: May be used for all Tier 1 type improvements as well as additional significant storefront improvements including, but not limited to, structural upgrades, storefront tile or stone accents, complete window replacement, or upgrading entryways for ADA compliance. See Section II.C for a complete list of eligible improvements. The Program reimburses 50% of the Program Grantee's costs up to a maximum grant amount of $10,000.

Tier 3: Multiple tenant commercial buildings, consisting of three or more tenants, are eligible for the Program under Tier 3. Grant funds may be used for Tier 1 or Tier 2 type improvements. The Program reimburses 50% of the Program Grantee's costs up to a maximum grant amount of $20,000.

PROGRAM DOCUMENTS

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