Morrilton Facade Improvement Program
Mini-Grants Now Available!
(Cut/paste and print application below)
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Purpose
Façade Improvement Mini-Grants provide matching funds to stimulate improvements of downtown
commercial or mixed-use buildings. The program provides financial and design assistance to
business and property owners interested in renovating the street-facing façades of their
buildings.
Applicants
Property owners and lessees may submit an application for grant. Applying lessees must
submit written approval from the owner of their property along with their lease agreement.
Eligibility Requirements
All commercial or mixed-use properties located within the Main Street Morrilton Improvement District are eligible for this program except for publicly owned properties and religious
institutions. All taxes on the property must be current. Grants are limited to one per year per
property owner or lessee.
Eligible Expenses
Grants provided by this program shall only be used for exterior repairs and renovations. Eligible
expenses include, but are not limited to, the following:
�� Façade design
�� Paint
�� Awnings
�� Doors and entrances
�� Lighting
�� Masonry repair, tuck pointing and cleaning
�� Window repairs or replacement
�� Other building materials
�� Landscaping
�� Signage
�� Labor costs
Ineligible Expenses
The following expenses are not reimbursable under the grant program: roof repairs, tinted
windows, vinyl awnings, electric signs, security systems, paving, construction of new buildings,
land acquisition, equipment, furnishings, inventory or operating expenses. Any renovations
completed prior to receiving final approval of grants funds and any renovations not
approved by the Design Committee are also ineligible.
Design Guidelines
The Main Street Morrilton Design Guidelines will be the standards used by the Design
Committee when reviewing proposed projects. These guidelines are currently more in the form of “design assistance” than strict guidelines. This design assistance can be provided by contacting Phyllis McKuin at bmckuin@hotmail.com.
Grant Terms
Grants made under this program shall range from $500 to $1,000 per building, and cannot
exceed 50% of the project’s total cost. Grants will only be given to project with a minimum
investment of $500 per building. The Design Committee reserves the right to offer grants
anywhere within the range based on need and physical impact of the project. Grant
applications will be reviewed monthly; applications are due the first of each month. Awards are
dependent on the amount of available funds.
Application Process
- Applicant must complete the attached grant application.
- The Design Committee meets on a monthly basis and will review all new applications.
- Projects that meet the Main Street Morrilton Design Guidelines and are approved by theDesign Committee will receive a written notice form the Committee that commits them to provide the grant money once the project is complete.
- If the project is not approved, the Design Committee will explain in writing the reasons for rejection and steps necessary to receive approval.
- Any changes to the approved plan must be submitted in writing and approved by the Design Committee prior to work being completed. Should an applicant deviatesubstantially from the approved plan, Main Street Morrilton reserves the right not to release the grant money.
- Upon completion of the finished project, the Executive Director and the Design Committee Chairperson will review the completed work.
- When all conditions are met the applicant will receive a Certificate of Completion, along with the grant check.
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Matching MINI-GRANT APPLICATION
1,000. 00 or less
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ONLY
DATE: __________________
NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________________________________________________
BUSINESS NAME: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________________________
If Property Owner differs from Business Owner
PROPERTY OWNER NAME: ______________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________________________
PROJECT ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
Describe the proposed improvements you wish to make to your building facade, sign or building maintenance. (use additional sheet if necessary)
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Provide two copies of an itemized estimate of all materials, supplies and labor costs of this project. (Attach to application)
Provide a sketch or drawing of the proposed work if possible. (Attach to application)
Provide a current photograph of the building itself and within the context of the streetscape.
(Attach to application)
Need help or explanation? Please call Karen Hofford (501) 977-5487 or Darryl Rhoda 501-977-6145.
I have read and fully understand the requirements of the Main Street Morrilton Mini-Grant Program and agree to comply with all its requirements.
________________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
If property owner differs from the business owner,
I_________________________________Owner of the aforementioned property consent to
the proposed work being undertaken by __________________________________________
the business owner. I as the property owner have read and fully understand the
requirements of the Main Street Morriltons Mini-Grant Program and agree with all the
requirements set forth by the Grant Application and Guidelines.
_______________________________________________________ __________________
Signature of Property Owner, if different from business owner Date
IN NO WAY DOES THIS APPLICATION SECURE A GRANT FROM MAIN STREET MORRILTON. GRANTS ARE MADE IF FUNDING IS AVAILABLE.
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