Dr. Young Building Improvements Grant

Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

The Dr. Young Building Improvements Grant aims to fund the renovation of a historic structure in Golconda, Illinois, built in 1887. This grant addresses urgent demolition and stabilization needs resulting from a partial building collapse that poses safety risks and affects Main Street's accessibility. The project is essential for revitalizing this 8,000 square foot property for community use, thus enhancing local economic stability and improving public safety.

Improvements to Dr. Young Building NOFO
For renovation of vacant and historic building in Golconda built in 1887. Grant funding will be used to address demolition, clearing, and stabilization costs of the Dr. Young Building into a functional property geared toward community use.
Program Description
A grant provided through this opportunity will support improvements to the Dr. Young Building site. A partial building collapse has created a hazardous situation, leading to the closure of Main Street, the city’s primary thoroughfare. The remaining structure is unstable, posing a risk to Golconda residents' safety.
The closure of Main Street is expected to negatively impact the city’s economic stability. Grant funding will allow a transformation of the approximately 8,000 square foot Dr. Young Building into a functional property geared toward community use. This project will be part of a multi-step plan with this funding being used to address demolition, clearing, and stabilization costs.