The Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc. (DEP) ARPA Facade Grant Program offers matching grants to commercial property owners and/or retail business owners who wish to restore the exteriors of their buildings.
Donor Name: Downtown Excelsior Partnership
State: Missouri
City: Excelsior Springs
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/10/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
This program is managed by the DEP Design Team and overseen by the DEP Board of Directors. Goals of the program are the following:
- Improve the physical appearance and structural integrity of historic buildings in the Downtown Excelsior Springs Historic District.
- Restore the historic character of buildings in the Downtown Excelsior Springs Historic District.
- Make Downtown Excelsior Springs more attractive to residents and tourists.
- Encourage additional business investment opportunities and improvements.
Funding Information
- Signage Projects can be matched 50% up to $1,500.
- Awning Projects can be matched 50% up to $2,500.
- Facade Improvements Projects can be matched 50% up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are available for buildings located within the Downtown Excelsior Springs Historic District.
Eligible Projects
Only exterior projects are eligible. Eligible exterior improvements include, but are not limited to:
- Exterior rehabilitation and restoration.
- Brick, masonry, and stucco repair.
- Window repairs.
- Signage or graphics.
- Exterior lighting.
- Architectural fees or other items as approved in the Grant Review process.
The building must be primarily in retail business use or intended for retail use. Proposals from tenants must include a letter of authorization from the building owner. All applicable fire, safety, disabled accessibility, and permit requirements must be met. All projects must comply with the City of Excelsior Springs’ building and zoning codes, historic preservation guidelines, and all other city, state and federal regulations.
For more information, visit Downtown Excelsior Partnership.