Results
City of Powder Springs, GA
08/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2024 06:22
Business Beautification Grant applications now available; submit by Oct. 1
Download application and full grant requirements here.
The Powder Springs Business Beautification Grant is an assistance program offered by the City of Powder Springs to encourage visual improvements to businesses, including entrances and common spaces and exteriors of buildings.
Applicants must provide a funding match of at least 50% of the project cost and manage all aspects of the improvements to be made. Grant applications are available for download on the city's website, cityofpowdersprings.org, with completed applications due at 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024.
All businesses that have a storefront are eligible to apply. The location to be improved must not be in violation of any City codes. Applicants must be current on all City taxes, permits, fees, levies, fines and penalties owed to the City.
Ineligible entities include government-owned entities; entities owned or managed by elected or appointed officials of Powder Springs or Cobb County or by family of any of these officials; home businesses; any entity suspended or disbarred from participation in federally funded projects.
Grant awards will be decided prior to Nov. 15, 2024, and projects must be completed by May 1, 2025, to be eligible for funding.
Eligible work is is limited to exterior improvements to facades, entrances, awnings, and buildings in commercial and industrial properties within the limits of the City of Powder Springs. Ineligible projects include roof repairs or replacement, security systems, general maintenance (except exterior painting), interior improvements, purchase of personal property or equipment, or projects where work has already started.
Project examples would include, but are not limited to, signage, painting the façade of the building, replacing the awning in front of a building, replacing windows, etc.
Priority will be given to projects that are highly visible to the public, contribute to improving the appearance of the community and promote the historic and/or unique character of the area. All awarded projects must be appropriate for the existing structures and location (similar or complementary in design, scale, style, color, materials, and finish) and consistent with the location's current uses. Grant awards will be based on how well the project fulfills the objectives of the program and the feasibility of the project (including provisions for ongoing maintenance, if applicable). In addition, preference will be given to older shopping centers and properties with greater needs. At least one grant will be awarded within each Ward of the City and at least one grant will be awarded within the City's Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study area.