2023 Façade and Property Improvement Grant Application

2023 Façade and Property Improvement Grant Application

The Small Business Facade and Property Improvement Program provides grants to commercial property owners and business owners willing to renovate the street-front exteriors of their structures. A commercial building that has a primary purpose as a place of worship or apartments are not eligible for the façade grant program. Commercial buildings that house establishments related to gambling, gun stores, adult bookstores, etc. are not eligible for the program. This funding round is open to projects in Marion County.

Commercial improvements could include new signage, exterior lighting, windows, doors, murals, painting, and/or structural or design changes. Please be sure to review the 2023 Program Guidelines before filling out the form. This is a rebate program where business and property owners receive reimbursement for between 50-90% of the cost of the project in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for completed work.

The following will be prioritized to award in 2023:
- Minority-owned properties and businesses
- Small businesses and property owned by Indianapolis residents
- Commercial property or businesses located in LISC neighborhoods
- Façade improvements that incorporate design elements to prevent crime
- Exterior improvements that can be completed in 6 months
Once started, the application progress cannot be saved. Please allow sufficient time to fully complete the form and make sure to have all required attachments (estimates, project budget, financial statement, and photos of the building) ready before beginning.

You should hear back about the status of your application within 2-8 weeks (depending on when the application was submitted). Please plan your project timeline accordingly as any costs incurred for work started prior to notice of grant award cannot be reimbursed.

Have questions about this application or the process? Please contact Alex Oleson with LISC Indianapolis at aoleson@lisc.org.
Great PlaceInclusive Economic Opportunity DistrictEquitable Food Access Initiative GeographiesQuality of Life NeighborhoodNone of the aboveOther
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Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
The building ownerA building tenant
Tenant Information

Tenant of the Building should have a minimum two year lease term remaining for the space and present evidence of such lease. If there’s less than a two-year lease term, please contact LISC to discuss.
Tenant Name*

First NameLast Name
Minority-owned businessWomen-owned businessVeteran-owned businessNone of the above
YesNo
WhiteBlack or African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian/Pacific IslanderMultiracial or Biracial
Under $250,000$250,000-$500,000$500,000-$1,000,000$1,000,000+
Tenant Email Address*
example@example.com
Tenant Contact Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Lease Expiration Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
YesNo
If yes, how much?
YesNo
If yes, please explain:*
Owner Information
Building Owner Name*

First NameLast Name
Under $250,000$250,000-$500,000$500,000-$1,000,000$1,000,000+
Minority-owned businessWomen-owned businessVeteran-owned businessNone of the above
YesNo
WhiteBlack or African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsian/Pacific IslanderMultiracial or Biracial
Minority-owned businessWomen-owned businessVeteran-owned businessNone of the above
Building Owner Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Building Owner Email Address*
example@example.com
Building Owner Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
YesNo
YesNo
Do you already have an end use identified for the building (office, retail, food, etc.)*
YesNo
If yes, please upload a letter of intent from the tenant.

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Building and Property Information
Current Use of Building (including names of tenants, type of business or vacancy status)*
Number of Businesses Located within Building*
Total Square Footage of Commercial Building*
Total Square Footage Impacted by Improvements*
For the total façade square footage, calculate the total square footage of the exterior front-facing side of the building to be improved.
0-3 months3-6 months6-9 months9-12 months
Total Estimated Cost of Improvements*
This may include other interior and/or exterior construction and improvements beyond the scope of the facade improvements.
Total Estimated Cost of Facade Improvements*
This is limited to exterior, front-facing building improvements.
Grant Amount Requested*
Grant amount requested can only be up to 90% of total cost of facade improvements. Grant request cannot exceed $20,000..
YesNo
Source of Cost Estimate*
Current Zoning of the Property*
You can search for the zoning of your property through the City’s portal; http://maps.indy.gov/AssessorPropertyCards/
YesNo
If yes, who is your neighborhood contact:*
If you have not yet consulted a CDC about this project, LISC staff will connect you with a CDC that serves your area (if applicable) in order to proceed with the review of your application.
YesNo
If yes, additional requirements and standards may apply to your project. Learn more about historic preservation districts and requirements here.
YesNo
YesNo
If yes, please explain. *
YesNo
If yes, please explain:*
YesNo
If yes, have the permits been filed, and if so, when did you file and what is the review status? *
If you are unaware of what permits your project may need, please ask your contractor and contact the City of Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services at at (317) 327-8700. LISC funded projects require compliance with local permitting regulations. Learn more about permitting here. Permitting fees may be included in the project budget and can be eligible for reimbursement as part of the grant request.
YesNo
If yes, please explain why additional grant support is being requested. *
Project Information
Please give a brief description of the proposed façade/exterior improvement work*
Please share at least 1-2 paragraphs.
Please provide a detailed description of construction timeline including status of permit*
Please share at least 1-2 paragraphs.
YesNo
YesNo
If you are doing interior improvements, please give a brief description of the proposed interior work and timeline for when these improvements will be completed. *
Describe the community impact. Please note any job creation, community engagement by the business, amenities provided by the business to the neighborhood or investment in the neighborhood *
Please share at least 1-2 paragraphs.
Attachments
Attach estimates from the contractor/business for the façade improvements to be completed.*

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Attach a detailed project budget outlining all costs (uses) for construction, and contractor/business likely doing the work, and financing/funding source for completing the project in a single document (designate which budget items would be paid for with the grant funds). *

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For a project budget template, click here.
Attach proof of financial ability to match grant funds (must provide most recent bank statement, loan document or signed letter from bank on letterhead). *

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Attach at least 2 photos of the building in JPG format (No PDFs).*

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Photo should show the entire building or area of work. These will be used for before and after transformation documentation. Cancelof
If you are a building tenant, attach the proof of property owner approval (letter or email from property owner stating their approval of the improvements).

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Attach brief letter of support from community development corporation serving the area limited to two paragraphs.

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Application Certification

Under penalty of perjury, I certify that the information presented in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned further understand(s) that providing false representations herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incompleteinformation may result in the termination of a lease agreement.
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Tenant Information

Owner Information

Building and Property Information

Project Information

Attachments

Application Certification