Spring is a great time for improvement. The Jefferson Rotary Club partnered with Jefferson Matters: Main Street to offer mini-grants for building facades and storefront signage to two dozen businesses for up to $500 each. The Building Façade Mini-grant is for façade improvements for up to $500 and can include paint, window & door replacement or the removal of non-conforming elements. The Storefront Signage mini-grant is a matching grant for up to $500. This is a 50/50 match for new wall mount and projecting signage on the exterior of the business.  

To receive the mini-grant, business owners needed to submit applications and the design work required approval prior to work being done. Main Street Iowa offers free design assistance in both areas with an onsite visit available to discuss the needs of the business. The Printer’s Box (pictured above) received $500 toward the purchase of a new exterior door that will be painted red. 

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