Public Main Street Meeting for Downtown Grant

Link to Grant info: 
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/ecd/documents/downtowns---mainstreet/DIG%20Application%20Workshop%202023.pdf

Overview - Downtown Improvement Grants • Available to accredited Tennessee Main Streets and Tennessee Downtowns alumni Rounds 1-7 • Sponsoring organization can be Main Street or other non-profit, chamber or city government • Active design committee required • Application open now at https://www.tn.gov/ecd/rural- development/tennessee-main-street/downtown- improvement-grant-program.html • Deadline is August 15, 2023 • Maximum award is $300,000 per community (Applications for smaller amounts are encouraged) 5 Approved Activities for Facades • Painting (Although we don’t encourage painting historic brick that hasn’t previously been painted) • Awnings (New or replacement) • Removal of vinyl or aluminum siding • Brick repairs (Tuck-Pointing mortar) • Windows & doors (Within historic guidelines) • Safety improvements • Signage on the building • Lighting • Improving visible back and side entrances • Entryway improvements will be considered