Grant program changes attract more applicants
McHenry County made changes to its façade grant program in October, and since then, two businesses have submitted proposals while another is in the middle of talks with the city.
The council is set to vote on the newest application. It comes from the owner of a building on 1252 Green Street who hopes to get $30,000 to make improvements on the building’s façades that face Neuman Park, Green Start, and a parking lot. Corporate gifts and grants can be used as investments in the community.
According to the city council, the work on this site includes power washing, painting, staining, signage installation for doors, electrical improvements, and masonry work. The grant would be able to match whatever amount the owner invests in the improvements for up to 189 feet of the façade. The owner had already completed some of the work while waiting for the city council’s final word. The building is currently unoccupied.
Doug Martin, McHenry’s Economic Development Director, commented on the new changes by saying:
The one grant that was already approved by the council was for improvements that will be made to Cottage Boutique, an establishment located at 1251-1253 Green Street. The plan is to paint and stain the façade while putting up new windows and masonry work.
The council is set to vote on the newest application. It comes from the owner of a building on 1252 Green Street who hopes to get $30,000 to make improvements on the building’s façades that face Neuman Park, Green Start, and a parking lot. Corporate gifts and grants can be used as investments in the community.
According to the city council, the work on this site includes power washing, painting, staining, signage installation for doors, electrical improvements, and masonry work. The grant would be able to match whatever amount the owner invests in the improvements for up to 189 feet of the façade. The owner had already completed some of the work while waiting for the city council’s final word. The building is currently unoccupied.
Doug Martin, McHenry’s Economic Development Director, commented on the new changes by saying:
“I think that when we revamped it…that helped considerably. People want to invest in their properties and this helps makes a difference."
The one grant that was already approved by the council was for improvements that will be made to Cottage Boutique, an establishment located at 1251-1253 Green Street. The plan is to paint and stain the façade while putting up new windows and masonry work.