WDC 2026 Betterment & Beautification Mini Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the Wellsville Development Corporation’s Betterment & Beautification Grant Program. Upon submission of this application, you will be eligible to be awarded up to $500 to help fund your beautification and betterment project within Wellsville, NY. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to murals, installations, community service projects, etcetera. Applications for the mini grant are due by May 1, 2026. Grantees will be announced no later than May 31, 2026. If chosen, you will be awarded 75% at the time of selection and the remaining 25% will be released at the end of the project when a final report is submitted. The project and final reporting should be submitted no later than November 1, 2026. If you have questions, would like more information, or want to set up a chat to discuss the grant more, please email Heather at heathernjoyce@gmail.com.
Applicant Type
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Individual
Non-profit Organization
Name of Applicant
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First Name
Last Name
Organization Name (if applicable)
Address (payments will be sent to this address)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Project Information
This section is to gain more insight on the project you are proposing. Please keep in mind that all questions may not pertain directly to your project and that’s okay. However, all fields must be answered completely, so answer to the best of your ability.
Project Title
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Project Description
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WDC Principles (Please check the principles below that align directly with your project.)
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Makes use of community connections within Wellsville, NY
Enhances the beauty and aesthetics of the Wellsville, NY community
Brings a sense of unity to the Wellsville, NY community
Supports economic growth and development in Wellsville, NY
How does this project support the betterment and/or beautification of the greater Wellsville, NY community? How does this project connect to the WDC principles listed above?
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Sustainability Strategy: Identify if the project will be continued after grant funding is expended or how it will be carried out in future years. Do you plan to need WDC funding again in the future?
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If this project requires approval from other entities (Village, Town, neighboring businesses, etc.), have you contacted them for prior approval? Please note that even if a project does not require permission, it is always recommended that you seek good faith approval of any interested parties. We love to see that you already have support from the community.
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Anticipated Start Date
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Anticipated Completion Date (final reports due no later than 11/1/2026)
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Financial Information for Project
This section is to understand the total cost of your project and your expectations for the WDC and how we can best support your project.
Total Expected Cost of Project (this may be higher than what you’re requesting)
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Requested Grant Amount (USD; maximum amount available per grantee is $500)
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Brief Budget Breakdown (major expenses)
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Please attach any documents to support the total cost of your project. (Proof of the cost of your project is required in order to be considered. This could include screenshots of shopping cart lists, quotes, etc.)
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Will you proceed with this project if you do not receive the total amount requested? Please explain.
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Are you willing and able to complete your project and submit a final report upon project completion and no later than November 1, 2026?
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