Façade/Signage Improvement Grants

Façade/Signage Improvement Grants

Funder: Floresville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC)

Geographic Scope: Businesses located within the city limits of Floresville, Texas

Program Description: A cost-sharing matching grant program designed to assist local businesses with facade and/or signage improvements to their buildings or properties. The program aims to improve the exterior visibility and presentation of commercial properties within Floresville.

Funding Details

• Maximum Award: Up to $7,500 (not guaranteed)
• Match Type: Cost-sharing/matching grant
• Match Percentage: Up to 50% match by FEDC for each dollar the applicant spends (to-be-determined percentage not to exceed 50%)
• Annual Budget: Maximum of $50,000 budgeted as annual line item
• Frequency: One grant per business owner or entity no sooner than every 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

• Commercial property owners or commercial tenants located within city limits of Floresville
• Tenants must have written approval from property owners to participate
• Must be up to date on all municipal taxes prior to participation
• No City liens filed against any property owned by applicant (including weed liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens, paying liens)
• Must comply with all State and local laws regarding licensing, permits, building codes, and zoning requirements
• Nonconforming signage must be permanently removed as part of improvement

Ineligible Businesses: Non-profits, government offices, residences, home businesses, and sexually-oriented businesses

Eligible Improvements

• Restoration of details in historically contributing or significant buildings
• Removal of elements which cover architectural details
• Visually appealing City-approved signage (monument signage, pole signage, electronic message boards, etc.)
• Lighting for signage, storefront window displays, and recessed areas of building facade
• Awnings or canopies (functional and visually appealing)
• Cleaning, repainting, or residing of building
• Window boxes

Ineligible Improvements/Expenses

• Exterior improvements on rear of buildings
• Interior improvements
• Outdoor dining/seating
• Playground or recreational equipment
• Structural changes
• Burglar bars
• Security/alarm systems
• "Sweat equity"
• New commercial construction
• Benches/porch swings
• Umbrellas
• Gazebos
• Trellises
• Permitting fees
• Architectural, survey, or professional fees
• Asbestos testing, removal, abatement, or remediation
• Improvements for which insurance monies are received
• Design and construction document preparation costs
• Bidding and construction financing costs

Design Principles

Improvements must be compatible with the character and architecture of the individual building and meet City standards regarding latest construction and design trends. Buildings with significant architectural and historical qualities are strongly encouraged to restore and maintain these features.

Performance Requirements

• Performance agreement must specify schedule of additional payroll, jobs to be created/retained, and capital investment as consideration
• Applicant responsible for all governmental taxes on business property following improvement
• Applicant must agree not to alter the improved facade without prior written FEDC approval for three (3) years from date of grant payment
• If work product is less than expected, FEDC Board may withdraw or reduce grant match at its sole discretion

Non-Discrimination

FEDC prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, familial status, or national origin.

Contact Information

Floresville Economic Development Corporation 1120 D Street Floresvile, TX 78114 Phone: (830) 393-3965 Fax: (830) 542-3129 Email: contact@floresvilleedctx.gov