Storefront Grant Application Form

The City of Montgomery’s Department of Community & Economic Development, through its ACCESS Montgomery and Main Street Montgomery Initiatives, is excited to offer the Open On Mainstreet Fund: Store Front Improvement Grant Program. Eligible businesses located in the Main Street Montgomery District (MSMD) can apply for a 50% matching grant of up to $15,000 to improve their storefronts and attract more customers.

Please complete the application below.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are expended.

If you have any questions or need assistance completing your application, please contact: 📧 Email: accessmontgomery@montgomeryal.gov

CHECK OUT THE MAINSTREET DISTRICT MAP TO ENSURE YOUR BUSINESS IS ELIGIBLE!

Business Information
Owner's Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Name of Business*
Business Website
Business's Social Handles
Address of Business*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your business located on the first floor, street-facing, and publicly accessible?*

YesNo
Do you currently hold a valid City of Montgomery Business License?*

YesNo
Upload Your City of Montgomery Business License *

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Upload Proof of Insurance*

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Are you current on all applicable taxes, insurance, mortgages, and fees?*

YesNo
Do you own or lease the building?*

OwnLease
Upload Deed or Lease*

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Do you have the financial capacity to meet the 50% matching requirement?*

YesNo
Project Description
Describe your proposed improvement project*
How will this funding help your business?*
Itemized Cost Estimate (Improvement Type, Description, Estimated Cost)Please list each improvement you plan to make, with a brief description and the estimated cost. You may add multiple rows.*
Enter the full cost of your project. The grant will reimburse 50% of this amount (up to $15,000 maximum)*
Project Timeline
Estimated Project Start Date*
Estimated Project Completion Date*
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