Two Rivers Economic Growth announces the annual Storefront Beautification Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to improve the street-side appeal of Valley County businesses. This encourages visitors to stop and shop while fostering continued growth and increased patronage in the local community.
Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 in Two Rivers Economic Growth funds for storefront improvements. There is no match requirement for businesses who have been a Two Rivers Economic Growth member for more than two years. If an applicant has not been a Two Rivers member for two years or is not a member of Two Rivers Economic Growth, the recipient requires a 50/50 match. This grant is to be used for storefront improvements that may include signage, windows, paint, lighting, awnings, sidewalk improvements, landscaping, or a variety of other upgrades.
Applicants will be scored by a collaborative committee with representatives from Two Rivers, TBID, City of Glasgow, Glasgow Chamber, and Glasgow Downtown Association.
GLASGOW DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE GRANT – FUNDED BY PRAIRIE HOUSE GARDENS
Two Rivers Economic Growth is also accepting applications for the Glasgow Downtown Signage Grant – funded by Prairie House Gardens. This grant program is intended to help improve business awareness by having great signage in our Glasgow downtown district. There are two, $700 grants available with no match required. They can be applied for individually or in tandem for bigger projects. Signage must be exterior, hard and/or lighted, vinyl wrap or lettering on hard signage, no banners, and ideally made in Montana. This funding can be combined with the Storefront Beautification Grant.
All projects must meet State or City/Town zoning regulations. All required building permits must be in place before commencement of the project.
Project Completion Requirements:
· The project must be completed by December 31, 2024. An extension may be granted upon request.
· Provide both before and after photos of improvements.
· Grant funds will be released on a reimbursement basis, copies of paid receipts/invoices must be presented for reimbursement.
Two Rivers Economic Growth retains the right to question, alter, or reject any claim deemed inflated or unreasonable. The submitted application implies acceptance of these requirements and failure to provide required materials upon project completion will nullify this contract and disallow dispersal of grant funds. Two Rivers also retains the right to publish a Public Service Announcement when grant funds are awarded and at the project’s completion.
Application deadline is May 6, 2024. Awards will be announced by May 20, 2024. All awarded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024, with all reports turned in by January 31, 2025.