BOONSBORO, MD News (6/18/2024) – The Town of Boonsboro has received a significant boost to its Façade Grant Program, with a fresh allocation of $50,000 for the current year. This program, aimed at revitalizing the town’s aesthetic appeal and maintaining its historical integrity, is now open for applications. The funds were made available through the Community Legacy Grant issued by the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development.
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Kathryn Gratton, the town’s grant writer, started accepting applications on June 1, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The application process will remain open until the allocated funds are fully utilized. Given the competitive nature of these grants, applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Façade Grant Program is designed to assist both residential and commercial property owners within Boonsboro’s designated Sustainable Community area. The grants can cover up to 50% of a project’s total cost, with the maximum grant amount capped at $10,000 per recipient. The funds are strictly for external improvements to the street-facing parts of properties.
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Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, exterior painting, removing inappropriate finishes, restoring original materials, reconfiguring doors and entrances, and improvements to signage and awnings. The program explicitly excludes any work on the interior of properties, non-street-facing sides, or temporary elements like landscaping.
Applications are assessed by a committee comprising representatives from the Town of Boonsboro, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Maryland Historical Trust. Priority is given to projects that enhance the community and preserve the historic integrity of buildings. This emphasis on historical preservation reflects Boonsboro’s commitment to maintaining its unique character while fostering growth and development.
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Specific requirements for the grant include ownership of the property, location within the Sustainable Community designated area, and a commitment to maintain the improvements for a minimum of two years. Additionally, preference is given to projects that restore historical elements, prioritize front facades, focus on renovations rather than new construction, and are privately owned rather than public buildings.
Ineligible expenses for the grant include costs incurred before the approval of the award, improvements not specified in the award letter, and any work involving non-historic materials or elements not facing the street.
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For more detailed information about the program, interested parties can visit the Town of Boonsboro’s official website or contact Kathryn Gratton directly. The Community Legacy Program, under which these funds are provided, aims to strengthen communities through strategic investments, further details of which can be found at the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development’s website.
The continuation of the Façade Grant Program marks a significant step in Boonsboro’s ongoing efforts to preserve its historical identity while encouraging modernization and improvements. As property owners prepare their applications, the town looks forward to seeing the positive transformations that these grants will enable.
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