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City sets aside $250,000 for downtown façade grants; applications go live Monday
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Lisa Huitt Cruz, community development director, told the Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA on April 8 that $250,000 from enhancement grant funds will be released for façade improvements (up to $20,000 per building with a 50% match); applications open Monday and repairs must be completed by the end of the grant period.
The City of Adrian has set aside $250,000 from enhancement grant funds for downtown façade improvements, and applications will go live on Monday, the community development director told the Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA on April 8.
Lisa Huitt Cruz, community development director, said the initiative will provide up to $20,000 per building with a 50% match. "It is $20,000 per building with a 50% match," she said, and confirmed applications will be available online through Lenawee Now and the City of Adrian beginning Monday.
Cruz clarified eligible work: "Anything on the front or back of the building, including doors, windows, painting, awnings, tuckpointing, anything on the front or back is eligible," giving business owners flexibility to address visible exterior needs. She said the planning commission has already approved at least one project’s new front façade and the city is coordinating next steps for siding and interior use where applicable.
The board discussed outreach and application visibility; a board member asked that both the Match on Main and façade grants be listed on the Downtown Adrian website and advertised beyond social media to reach business owners who do not use Facebook or Mailchimp. Cruz said the city will post the application and details on Lenawee Now and the city website, and noted the program will likely hold initial application review around May 31 with work required to be completed by Dec. 31 to meet grant period deadlines.
Business owners and committee members asked practical questions about the application process, recordkeeping and timing; Cruz said the city will provide details in the online application and coordinate timelines.
Next steps: applications become available Monday; interested downtown property owners should consult the City of Adrian and Lenawee Now portals for application instructions and deadlines.
