Western Ave. Commercial Storefront Program

NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENTS ON WESTERN AVENUE IN RPV!

Dear Western Avenue Business or Property Owner,

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 for the completion of storefront improvements to help revitalize the commercial corridor. The Program will open for applications October 15, 2024 through December 1, 2024.

Eligible improvements under the Program are outlined in the Program Guidelines (See attached) and include, but are not limited to:

All improvements made with Program grant funds must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as design review regulations (if applicable).

If approved for grant funding under the Program, applicants must sign a Grant Agreement with the City for a term not to exceed three years. The Grant Agreement details the terms and conditions associated with the Program, as well as required future maintenance obligations.

Grants will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Once the proposed improvements are completed, applicants will be required to submit to the City all documentation listed in the Guidelines demonstrating completion of the approved improvements. All proposed improvements are subject to City inspection. Grants are processed in the normal City accounts payable cycle. Grantee must have all City permits and fee obligations paid prior to reimbursement with Program grant funds.

For complete information on the program go to the city website at https://www.rpvca.gov/1780/Western-Avenue-Commercial-Storefront-Imp.

For additional program questions contact [email protected]

Brandy Forbes, AICP

Director of Community Development

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