Rockwood - West Gresham Storefront Improvement Grant

Rockwood - West Gresham Storefront Improvement Grant is sponsored by Gresham Redevelopment Commission. This grant supports storefront and business improvements for businesses in the Rockwood - West Gresham area. It is part of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission's efforts to provide technical assistance, grants, and loans for urban renewal programs.

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Apply today Grants are available to businesses in the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. Businesses operating within the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. Find your address Commercial property owners.

(Retail, service, restaurants, etc.) Businesses with written authorization from the property owner. For-profit businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Work must not begin before the contract is approved and signed.

Applicant must have a current City of Gresham business license. Renew or apply for a Gresham business license Proof of property insurance is required before the grant is approved. Businesses must clear any liens, code violations, or unpaid property taxes to qualify for funding.

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Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) staff reviews each application to confirm it meets requirements. Staff will meet with the business / property owner on-site to review the proposed improvements, requirements and answer questions. Once the application is approved, staff will provide the applicant with a grant agreement (contract).

The contract will detail the funding amounts, project scope and agreement terms. Grants are awarded for repairs or updates to storefront exteriors. Funding supports projects that improve safety, vibrancy, economic development and property values.

Canopies and awnings (durable and high-quality materials only) Landscaping, fencing, bike racks and interior window display lighting (if part of exterior work) New cornices, gutters and downspouts Stand-alone accessibility improvements Window and door replacement What funding does not cover Interior window coverings Personal property or equipment Razor/barbed wire fencing Approved grant funding is distributed as a reimbursement.

Funds do not cover up-front costs. Eligible businesses can apply for matching grants for up to $10,000. The grant will cover 50% of your project cost, up to $10,000.

The total project cost must be at least $2,000. The matching grant amount will be calculated at 50% of the total project cost, with a grant amount not to exceed $10,000. Reimbursement Requirements Reimbursements are processed after all required documentation and approvals are completed.

To receive reimbursement , the grantee will submit: Copies of receipts showing proof of payment. Release of Lien from all contractors that completed grant-funded work. All receipts must be submitted to GRDC staff within 120 days from the completion of construction.

The Small Business Center provides resources, guidance and step-by-step assistance through the permitting/licensing process. Green Business services provide free on-site sustainability assistance and ongoing support. Email UrbanRenewal@GreshamOregon.

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