GRANTS FOR BUSINESSES
STOREFRONT RENOVATION GRANTS
Program Overview
The City of South Euclid, in partnership with One South Euclid, offers Storefront Renovation Program for 2025. This program provides eligible commercial property owners with a matching grant of up to $50,000 for transformational exterior renovations.
Eligibility Requirements
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Eligible Applicants: Property Owners
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Project Requirements: All exterior improvements must be visible from the street and must enhance the curb appeal of the property.
Application Process
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Applications are due by April 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. (EST).
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Applicants are encouraged to include as much detailed information as possible to increase the likelihood the project is selected for funding.
Notification and Timeline
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Applicants who are recommended for funding will be notified by mid April 2025.
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All projects must be completed by August 1, 2026.
Submission Assistance
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For questions or assistance with the application, please contact the City's Planning and Development Director, Michael Love, at 216-691-4205 or mlove@seuclid.com.
Grant Terms and Conditions
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Matching Grant: Property owners must invest at least the same amount as the funding being requested, up to $50,000. (ex. for a $100,000 project, the property owner must pay $50,000 and the City/OSE would fund the remaining $50,000). In the case of a large transformational project, the One South Euclid Grant Committee reserves the right to award an amount higher than $50,000 to that project.
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Grant Agreement: Property owners will enter into a grant agreement with One South Euclid. One South Euclid will pay the contractor the amount of the grant award upon satisfactory completion of the project.
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City Approvals: The project must obtain all City approvals prior to work commencing.
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Inspections: Satisfactory project completion also includes any necessary building inspections and sign off from the Building Department prior to any grant funds being paid out.
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Approval Timeline: Property owners must begin the City's approval process within (4) four months of signing the grant agreement. City staff will guide the property owner through the approval process once the project has been selected for funding.
If your business received this grant in the past, then please let us know how it has made a difference.
BUSINESS EXTERIOR SIGNAGE GRANTS
Program Overview
The City of South Euclid, in partnership with One South Euclid, offers an Exterior Signage Grant Program for 2025. This program provides eligible business owners a grant of up to $5,000 for exterior signage. This can include wall signs, window signage, or street level monument signs. Please read through the helpful tips below as you consider completing an online application.
Eligibility Requirements
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Eligible Applicants: Locally owned businesses. The business must have some form of local ownership. Businesses owned by corporate entities with multiple locations are not eligible to apply. Franchise businesses with local ownership will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If the business owner is not the property owner, written permission from the property owner to install the desired sign will be required as a supplemental attachment for the application to be considered for funding.
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Project Requirements: All exterior signage must be visible from the street and must enhance the curb appeal of the property.
Application Process
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Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 7, 2025, until funding is exhausted for the calendar year.
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Please include as much information as possible to increase the likelihood the project is selected for funding.
Notification and Timeline
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Applicants who are recommended for funding will be notified within two weeks of the application being received.
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All projects must be completed by August 1, 2026.
Submission Assistance
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For questions or assistance with the application, please contact the City's Planning and Development Director, Michael Love, at 216-691-4205 or mlove@seuclid.com.
Grant Terms and Conditions
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Matching Funds: Applicants are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in funding. No matching funds are required. However, the One South Euclid Grant Review Committee will consider the ability of the business owner to provide matching funds when making funding decisions. If providing matching funds, please include that on your application.
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Grant Agreement: Business owners will enter into a grant agreement with One South Euclid. One South Euclid will pay the contractor the amount of the grant award upon satisfactory completion of the project.
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City Approvals: The project must obtain all City approvals prior to work commencing. This includes approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
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Inspections: Satisfactory project completion also includes any necessary building inspections and sign off from the Building Department prior to any grant funds being paid out.
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Approval Timeline: The approval process for the project must be initiated with the City within two (2) months of signing the grant agreement. City staff will guide the property owner through the approval process once the project has been selected for funding.
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Project Completion: The project must be completed within six (6) months of signing the grant agreement.
