Du Quoin Formalizes $5,000 Downtown Grant Program
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The City of Du Quoin announces the availability of grants up to $5,000 for
the purposes of building renovation/redevelopment within the Du Quoin
Business District.
Grants must be matched privately on a dollar for dollar basis to improve
facades, install awning and energy efficient windows, remove obsolete
deteriorated exterior staircases, install grease traps, and/or other related
physical improvements to storefronts and commercial structures involving
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and approved signage.
The program intent is to bundle a number of business district redevelopments
that can support new or existing businesses while creating some employment
opportunities.
All projects selected must be completed by Dec. 31, 2010. The program focus
is on Main Street from Washington to Hickory Street, however all
applications received from with the Du Quoin Tax Increment Financing
District #1 will be considered.
The program is also focused on building renovations reflecting an original
building design that connects to the Community¹s heritage. Applications for
the grants are available at the Office of the City Clerk at 302 East Poplar
Street. The application deadline is April 15, 2010.