The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant (CFIG) program is open to small business owners and commercial property owners within the City of Jackson, Mississippi.
Donor Name: City of Jackson
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Under the auspices of funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Jackson will implement the facade improvement program through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This program encourages Business owners to enhance the overall appearance of the existing buildings by upgrading the facades fronting public streets. The objective of this grant program is to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the district, making it more appealing to consumers and investors. It is important to note that these guidelines are not meant to replace or supersede any federal or state regulations. In cases where these guidelines conflict with existing regulations, federal and/or state regulations will prevail.
Facade Grant offers

Masonry repairs
Storefront reconstruction
Exterior painting
Window and door repairs and replacements
Permanent exterior lighting
Repairs/replacement of gutters and downspouts
Repairs to the roof affecting the building façade
Sign design and installation
Decking and stairs
Improvement to outdoor seating areas and landscape, not including business/personal property, equipment, and supplies
Pressure washing
Removal of graffiti

Funding Information
The grant awards up to $15,000 in funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants shall be for-profit organizations that are new or expanding commercial businesses whose activities contribute to a broader revitalization effort and whose projects are to promote investment. Small Business Development Grant funds shall only be used to provide financial assistance, signage, frontal lighting, or façade renovation.
To be eligible, a business must meet ALL of the following criteria to qualify for grant award consideration:

Operate their business within the Jackson city limits, and
Employ residents of the United States, and
Complete the grant Application submitting all required documents, and
Must be a for-profit business.
Must have 500,000 or less in annual gross revenue
Must not have any outstanding liens, violations, or debts owed to the City.
Physically located within a commercially zoned location inside the Jackson city limits, and utilizing the City of Jackson Water System;

For more information, visit City of Jackson.