2008 MAIN STREET HATBORO FACADE GRANT PROGRAM
MAIN STREET HATBORO in conjunction with the Borough of Hatboro has great plans for 2008 for revitalizing the downtown business district of Hatboro. One of the center points of our multi pronged revitalization strategy is the 2008 MAIN STREET HATBORO FACADE PROGRAM. We hope all business and property owners will join in and improve the downtown environment of Hatboro.
Hatboro enjoys a variety of architectural styles; it is the goal of this improvement program to see each building presented in its most appealing form. The Main Street Hatboro Facade Grant program is designed to facilitate change for the better.
MAIN STREET HATBORO is able to offer matching grants as an incentive to stimulate storefront improvement projects within the downtown Hatboro business district. MAIN STREET HATBORO in partnership with HATBORO BOROUGH has secured funding for the MAIN STREET HATBORO FACADE PROGRAM for the Hatboro business district. The majority of the funding will be provided by Montgomery County's COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM with additional funding and management from HATBORO BOROUGH and MAIN STREET HATBORO.
FACADE GRANT GUIDELINES
What? This is a 50-50 reimbursable match with a limit of $7,500 per business property per calendar year.
Who's eligible for storefront improvement grants? All business and property owners in Hatboro's Business District are eligible to apply for the Facade Grant Program. The district includes properties along York Road from Horsham to Summit as well as those one block in either direction off of York including Lehman, Williams, Moreland, Montgomery, Monument, Penn and Byberry.
What types of projects may qualify? The following projects are eligible for assistance under the Facade Grant Program guidelines:
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Building Restoration & Preservation
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Removal of inappropriate materials and additions on a building's surface to expose original architectural features
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Exterior Lighting
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Woodwork, Brickwork, Stonework
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Doors & Windows
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Architectural Enhancements
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Hardscaping
What projects are not eligible?
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Routine maintenance and upkeep
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Painting
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Awnings
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Signage
REVIEW DATES
Only work performed after January 1, 2008 will qualify. Applications will be reviewed by the Facade committee five times in 2008 or until total of funds are allocated. Due dates for completed applications are 4/1, 6/1, 8/1, 10/1, and 12/1/2008.
QUESTIONS and COMMENTS
Please send all communication to facade@MainStreetHatboro.com where Bob Johnston of State Farm Insurance will direct your question to the appropriate board member.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Download the attachment below, follow the directions and submit your application!
2008 MAIN STREET HATBORO FACADE GRANT PROGRAM Application