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DDA considers $5,000 façade grants and two grant types for downtown businesses
Summary
City Manager Kimberly Hines proposed $5,000 façade grants for downtown businesses; Gladwin EDC Director Dusty Welsh described two models — architectural remodel grants and lower‑lift cosmetic grants — and the board discussed eligibility and timelines.
City Manager Kimberly Hines proposed a $5,000 façade grant program for businesses in the DDA district at the Jan. 14 meeting.
Dusty Welsh described two grant models the board could consider: an architectural grant geared toward larger remodels common in higher‑income markets, and a lower‑lift façade grant for painting and cosmetic improvements. Welsh said such improvements typically take "three to six months" to complete. The board discussed how to structure eligibility and whether to pair grants with business outreach.
No formal vote established the program at the meeting; members asked staff to develop program details and eligibility criteria for a future agenda.
