PRESS RELEASE

TOWN OF PENDLETON APPROVES A FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

Posted July 1, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Town has released the Façade Improvement Grant for FY 2019/2020 to help improve the look of privately-held commercial buildings and businesses along the Town’s Corridor Overlay District and Town Square Overlay District.

The program provides for a one-time reimbursement grant not to exceed $2,000 on a first come first serve basis. For purposes of this program, eligible expenditures shall include expenses related solely to those exterior improvements.

Eligible improvements include exterior building improvements (cosmetic and/or structural), signage, lighting and landscaping, which are best visible from the street.

Examples:

~ Exterior painting or surface treatment

~ Decorative awnings

~ Window and/or door replacements or modifications

~ Storefront enhancements

~Landscaping

~ irrigation

~ Streetscape

~ Outdoor patios and decks

~ Exterior wall lighting

~ Decorative post lighting and architectural features

The Town will begin accepting applications beginning September 1, 2019.  Interested businesses should contact Amber Barnes for more information at 864-646-9409 or amberb@townofpendleton.org

Facade Improvement Grant – 2019 Program Guidelines & Application