Eligible Activities Include:
Eligible Grant Applicants (Community Main Street Programs):
Pontiac, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland, Holly, Lake Orion, Ortonville, Oxford, Rochester, Royal Oak, Wixom
Pop-up businesses are eligible provided they have been open in the downtown district on a consistent basis over a period of 6 months. One-time event pop-up businesses are not eligible.
All approved businesses must have a completed business plan.
All applications are reviewed by, and award determinations made by, representatives of Genisys Credit Union and MSOC. Genisys Credit Union and MSOC reserve the right to decline grant applications that are not consistent with the National Main Street Program and/or the vision and master plan of the local Main Street community. All projects must have appropriate zoning, permitting, and historic district approvals if required by the municipality.
The maximum grant award is $5,000. A minimum dollar-for-dollar match must be provided by the applicant. The cost of labor and materials can go towards grant match. After the proposed project has been completed and final costs have been verified, the grant funds will be issued directly to the local Main Street program, paid as a reimbursement. The local Main Street will be responsible for monitoring approved projects and programs to ensure compliance with the grant program guidelines.
There are two cycles of applications for 2025.
Completed applications should be submitted to John Bry at [email protected].
Other financial incentives may be available for downtown businesses and property owners. Contact MSP to discuss your project and needs to explore additional potential funding resources. For inquiries please email John Bry at mailto:[email protected].
