How much funding does Façade Improvement Program provide?

Façade Improvement Program provides Up to $5,000 per commercial property (direct reimbursement) in funding.

When is the deadline for Façade Improvement Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Façade Improvement Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per commercial property (direct reimbursement)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Façade Improvement Program

Program Type: Financial incentive program for commercial building rehabilitation

Funder: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (grant of $50,000)

Partners: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Borough of Gettysburg, Main Street Gettysburg, Inc.

Geographic Scope: Historic District of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Purpose: Allows qualified commercial property owners and tenants within the town's Historic District to be reimbursed for specific sign, paint, design, and storefront façade projects.

Award Amount: Maximum reimbursement of $5,000 per commercial property (applications for less than maximum are encouraged)

Eligibility Requirements

Commercial properties and purposes only (not residential or rental housing)
Located within the boundaries of Gettysburg's Historic District
Projects must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the applicant (minimum 1:1 match)
Must be reviewed, approved and in compliance with Borough Code Enforcement, Historic Architectural Review Board, and Main Street Gettysburg, Inc.
Must conform to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation
Projects begun or completed prior to award notification are ineligible
Must have three independent, detailed estimates

Eligible Project Categories

Up to $5,000 per storefront/street-facing façade project
Up to $5,000 to restore/repaint historic wood siding
Up to $3,500 per paint project (other than historic wood siding)
Up to $2,500 to bring existing signs into conformance with Borough design guidelines & sign ordinance
Up to $2,500 per sign project (upgrading to more attractive or historic looking sign)
Up to $2,500 to use appropriate wooden replacement windows, doors, or shutters
Up to $2,500 to repoint/replace historic brick with appropriate lime mortar and bricks
Up to $750 per design project (architect or similar design professional)

Payment Terms

Direct reimbursement (not a loan) to the commercial property owner or tenant
Made after satisfactory and timely completion of the project (within 4 months of applicant's approval)
Made after receipt of complete and appropriate documentation of applicant expenditures, including paid receipts and color photos of completed eligible project
Project funds are limited and may not be kept reserved beyond four (4) months of an application's approval, unless an extension is granted

Evaluation Criteria

Degree to which project will improve the applicant's building façade and/or correct physical deterioration of the structure
Use of an acceptable design professional (architect, professional engineer, or similar credentials expected for larger/more extensive projects)
Degree to which the proposed project will encourage reuse of an underutilized structure or retention of an existing business
Degree to which the proposed project meets the required 1:1 match

Non-Discrimination

No person shall be excluded from participation, denied program benefits, or discriminated against because of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Contact Information

Phone: (717) 337-3491

Email: info@mainstreetgettysburg.org

Address: 59 E High St, Ste 3, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Status: Applications are currently being accepted while funding is available.

How to Apply

Applications are currently being accepted while funding is available.

Application Submission

1. Deliver completed application packet to:
- Main Street Gettysburg
- 59 East High Street, Suite 3
- Gettysburg, PA 17325

2. Application packet should include:
- Two copies of the Application Form, including attachments describing total and eligible projects
- One copy of competitive bidding documents (request for estimates documentation from contractors)
- Three independent written estimates for eligible work secured by applicant from contractors
- One copy of contractor's Certificate of Liability Insurance
- One copy of all approved applications & permits (as may be required by Borough of Gettysburg's Code Enforcement and/or Historic Architectural Review Board)
- One signed Certification and Release form
- One signed Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment clause
- One set of color photos of existing conditions (including both building façade and project area)
- One set of acceptable sketches or drawings of proposed improvements (if appropriate to project)
- One copy of property deed cover page showing legal name of owner(s) (if owner is the applicant)
- One copy of the property owner's letter of permission/approval for project (if tenant is the applicant)
- $50.00 non-refundable application fee (check/money order payable to Main Street Gettysburg, Inc.)

3. Review Process:
- Complete application packets will be reviewed by Main Street Gettysburg with awards announced in a timely manner

Documentation Required for Reimbursement

One copy of all paid receipts for eligible work
One signed copy of Confirmation of Payment
One set of color photos of completed project
Main Street Gettysburg reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or to deny reimbursement if project is not completed in a satisfactory and/or timely manner

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