Business Improvement Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Business Improvement Grant
Funder: Bryan Development Foundation
Geographic Scope: Downtown Bryan, Ohio
Purpose: Help building owners make improvements and protect their investments through matching grants in downtown Bryan.
Background
Downtown Bryan is the heart of the city and region. Committed building owners have helped the downtown remain intact, attractive, occupied, and a great place to do business and gather. Renee Isaac and the Bryan Area Foundation have established a project fund to support these efforts.- Building improvements and upgrades
- Property preservation and protection of owner investments
- Downtown revitalization and economic activity
Focus Areas
- Building owners in downtown Bryan
- Projects that improve and maintain downtown properties
Eligibility
- Address: 227 N. Lynn St., Bryan, Ohio
- Email: developbryan@gmail.com
Contact Information
Foundation Mission
Economic activity, preservation, health, wealth & community prideHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Review the Business Improvement Matching Grant Guidelines and Application
2. Complete the grant application
3. Submit completed application by one of these methods:
- In person at 227 N. Lynn St., Bryan, Ohio
- Email to developbryan@gmail.com
Note: Specific application materials, required documents, and detailed submission instructions are referenced but full details not provided in source text.
What Bryan Development Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $137K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $8,333–$30K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Bryan, OH; Liberty Center, OH; Farmer, OH.
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Professional Management Associates · Bryan, OH
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