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  • Storefront Signage Grant

    The Design Team of Jefferson Matters is offering a storefront signage grant for the exterior of businesses located in Jefferson as long as funds are available.  Please read the application carefully and review the resources available from Main Street Iowa design consultants on appropriate signage.
  • The Purpose:

    This grant program is to assist building and buisness owners in Jefferson financially with new signage.
  • Eligible Applicants:

    Property and business owners with a Jefferson address.
  • Eligible Projects to be considered for funding:

    New wall mount and projecting signage on the exterior of the business.
  • Terms and Conditions:

    - This is a 50% matching grant for materials/installation of signage up to $1,000.

    - Once the signage project approval is received from Jefferson Matters, grant funds are available on a reimbursement basis only. Receipts are required. 

    - "Before" and "After" photos need to be submitted before funding reimbursement.

    - The project must be completed six months from the application approval date. 

    - Grant funds to be awarded as funding is available. 

     

  • Application Procedure: 

    - Obtain a design for your signage by meeting with Main Street Iowa design consultants or a signage professional. A simple design assistance form is needed for MSI's free service. 

    - Obtain a color drawing of your proposed signage from either Main Street Iowa or a signage professional. 

    - Attach drawings to this completed Signage Mini-Grant application. 

    Main Street's Design Team is needed before funding is considered. 

     

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  • Application information:

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  • The Jefferson Matters Director, along with members of the Design Committee will make recommendations to the Main Street Board at their monthly meeting on projects to fund. Funds are limited to the amount budgeted for the year. 

    Your application and drawings will be returned to you after approval. 

    For More Information/Questions:

    Contact the Executive Director at 515-386-2155 or director@jeffersonmatters.org

    201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129

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