Opelousas Downtown Development District (ODDD), with support from the City of Opelousas, and Opelousas Main Street (OMS), is excited to announce the fifth round of funding for the Building Improvement Grant (BIG) program.
Donor Name: City of Opelousas
State: Louisiana
City: Opelousas
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 08/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant program is designed to assist property and business owners in rehabilitating commercial buildings for the purpose of creating a positive visual impact, stimulating private investment and preserving the city’s historic identity and cultural assets.
Funding Information
This year the program will offer a total of $200,000 in grant funds for selected projects. The maximum amount that can be applied for is $10,000.
Eligible Uses of Funds
Building Improvement Grants are awarded for tangible and permanent building improvements, inclusive of the following:

Restoration/Renovation of building
Awnings (without signage)
Brick cleaning or re-pointing of brick and other masonry
Accent Lighting
Removal of deteriorating or inappropriate materials visible from the street
Window restoration
Door replacement
Restoration of original exterior/interior architectural features
Interior work related to ceiling repair, electrical, plumbing
Work on roofs, cornices, gutters and down spouts
Cleaning, preparation and painting of walls and trim

For more information, visit City of Opelousas.