Facade Improvement Grant Program
The purpose of the Facade Incentive Grant Program is to provide a tangible, valuable public benefit to the City of Sylvester and its citizens by:
- Encourage and promoting the investment in the improvement and revitalization of the Downtown Development District;
- Enhancing, improving, and revitalizing the exterior facades of buildings located in the Downtown Development District;
- Preserving the unique character of the downtown’s historic buildings;
- Encouraging improvement to facades of historic and non-historic structures;
- Encouraging the use of quality materials in the rehabilitation of downtown properties
Assistance is available for exterior facade improvements to front, side, and rear facades, if such facades face a public street. The proposed improvement project must have a significant positiv impact on the downtown streetscape.
Priority may be given to buildings which are historically or architectural significant or which are visually prominent, or which are blighted and in need of repair.
The funds are provided in the form of a grant made available on a first come first served basis.
The amount of the grant shall not exceed 50% of the actual improvement cost $1500.00, whichever amount is less.
Improvements must contribute to the appeal of the downtown area and must preserve the individual character of each building, considering its unique features, historic appearance and significance.
For more information on the Facade Grant program contact Main Street Director, Karen Singletary at 229-773-7716.