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XVI. GRANT PROGRAM <br />In order to encourage building façade and streetscape improvements that are more aesthetic in <br />nature, grants between $2,000 and $5,000 are available provided there is a 1:1 match of private <br />investment. For example, to qualify for a grant of $2,000, a total of $4,000 must be spent. For a <br />$10,000 project, the maximum of $5,000 in grant money may be awarded. <br />Multiple grants are permitted consistent with the above outlined formula, but shall not exceed <br />$5,000 per project, or a total of $5,000 per property, in a 5-year period. <br /> <br />XVII. ELIGIBLE COSTS (GRANT PROGRAM) <br /> <br />The following are eligible expenses for either the public or private sector (matching) portion of <br />the grant. <br /> <br /> Generally, all work on front and sides of business buildings facing public streets <br /> Façade masonry repairs <br /> Repairing, replacing and installing of cornices, entrances, exterior doors and windows, <br />decorative details, awnings and exterior lighting <br /> New signage <br /> Sign removal, repairing and replacement <br /> Building identification <br /> Streetscape costs on private property <br /> Landscaping visible from the street <br /> Decks or patios used for business purposes <br /> <br />