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Foundation unveils downtown matching grants program to attract retail and restaurants
Summary
A local foundation presented two matching grant programs for downtown Barberton businesses: up to $100,000 for building rehabilitation and five $20,000 challenge grants for tenant/operational costs; applications open Feb. 1 and close April 1.
A representative of a local foundation told the Rules, Marketing & Development committee on Feb. 24 that the organization has launched two grant programs intended to spur investment in downtown Barberton.
The programs described: a matching grant of up to $100,000 for brick‑and‑mortar retail, experiential retail or restaurant businesses that wish to move into downtown and rehabilitate buildings; and five challenge grants of up to $20,000 each for tenant improvements, equipment purchases, accessibility upgrades, or marketing. The larger award is a dollar‑for‑dollar…
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