Summary
The board awarded the maximum $20,000 matching grant for exterior restoration of the 1890 Dimmitt Building and updated the program's rules to make sign grants easier to obtain. The program reimburses half of eligible downtown improvement costs, up to $20,000 for facades.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The grant commits $20,000 in program funds, matching the owner's roughly $41,300 investment in the building.
The Divine Treasures business and the historic building's owner get half their restoration costs covered, and the Square's historic look gets a refresh.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Main Street Advisory Board - Jul 10, 2026
The board reviewed updates to the grant guidelines that help downtown business owners fund storefront improvements and signage while maintaining historic district standards.
Main Street Advisory Board - May 15, 2026
The board awarded the maximum $20,000 matching grant for exterior restoration of the 1890 Dimmitt Building and updated the program's rules to make sign grants easier to obtain. The program reimburses half of eligible downtown improvement costs, up to $20,000 for facades.
Main Street Advisory Board - Mar 13, 2026
The board evaluated grant funding requests to help local business owners improve historic downtown storefronts on West Eighth Street. These financial incentives encourage private investment in historic preservation and exterior maintenance.
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