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New Main Street director outlines grant availability; commission asks about outreach
Summary
Becca, the new Main Street director, reported on available grants including one commercial exterior grant, four blade-sign grants, and four small business action grants; the commission asked how the program is solicited to the public.
Becca, introduced at the meeting as the new Main Street director, presented a program update and the status of several grant types available to downtown property owners and businesses.
She told the commission there is one commercial exterior grant remaining and four blade-sign grants still available. The small business action grants have four available awards, with one application currently in process. For non-owner-occupied residential properties there are three grants still available.
Commission members asked how the program solicits applicants. Becca said the grants are listed on the Main Street website and staff generally wait for applicants to apply; the program does not proactively advertise beyond the website, according to her remarks.
Commissioners said they wanted the Main Street director to present regularly and asked for a report at each meeting so members can ask questions. No changes to program eligibility, funding sources, or award amounts were recorded in the meeting transcript.
