Storefront Improvement Program
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal department responsible for determining the location-based eligibility of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), is modifying the boundaries for eligible zones and will be publishing the new zones in August 1, 2024. As the Storefront Improvement Program is funded through the CDBG program, the City will not be able to accept new applications for the program until August 1 when the eligible locations are determined. For questions about the program, please contact the program administrator.
The CDBG Storefront Grant program is designed to assist neighborhood businesses located within CDBG eligible areas complete basic storefront improvement projects. Funding is available for up to $25,000 per storefront. Please review the application guidelines for full details and requirements of the program.
Prior to applying:
Contact Wilson Darbin at wdarbin@springfieldcityhall.com or (413) 750-2810 to discuss your application
After reviewing the Application Guidelines, you can find the complete applcation online here: Storefront Program Application
Attach the Following Documents Below To The Online Application:
Property Owner & Business Owner Signature Page
NOTE: Proposed projects are required to fulfill basic requirements of the CDBG program, particularly as they relate to job creation goals, elimination of slum and blight, project impact upon the environment, and the Davis/Bacon Act. The City of Springfield during the application process will advise applicants of these requirements. Applications cannot proceed until all required documentation is received.
Projects that have already begun work/paid for expenses cannot be considered for this program.