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DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM

provided by Tioga County Tourism

Studies have shown that beaucaon alone can increase sales between 15% and 35%. Merchants should think of

the sidewalks fronng their shops as extensions of their window displays, or as entry halls to their stores. Beauful

sengs aract people. Adding owers, trees and outdoor furnishings to a shopping district makes it more inving,

and encourages shoppers to stay longer.PURPOSE: The purpose of the Downtown Beaucaon Grant program is to promote and beaufy our

downtowns in Tioga County, New York, for the purpose of aracng and enhancing our visitor experience.

Beaucaon of our downtowns smulate downtown development, improves the visual image of properes and

creates generate pride in the community. The beaucaon project must enhance the appearance of the

downtown area through the use of planters, benches, fountains, bike racks, decorave light poles and/or

decorave ags. This is a 100% matching funds reimbursement program.

Summer & Winter BeaufcaonThis aspect of the program includes botanical improvements to your place of business. Summer beaucaon

may be in the form of a planter, a hanging basket or a garden area.

Use your imaginaon and beaufy your business for winter. Planters and baskets of greens, an ice sculpture, a

botanic dress or addional lighng will all qualify for the winter beaucaon program. Your winter

beaucaon must be in place for a minimum of three months.

How Much Funding Can I Receive?Approved applicants may receive up to $700 per project. Funding must be matched dollar for dollar with total

dollars being reimbursed not to exceed $700. Applicants may be approved for one applicaon, per property/

project, per year. Applicants must complete the work within one year of being approved.

How is the Beaufcaon Grant Money Allocated?

Funding for this program is limited and applicaons will be considered on a rst come, rst served basis.

Therefore, downtown businesses or non-prot groups are encouraged to apply immediately for consideraon.

How Do I Submit My Applicaon?Please submit your applicaon to Tioga County Tourism, 80 North Avenue, Owego, NY 13827. Oce hours are

Monday-Friday 9am5 pm. You can call 607-687-7440 for more informaon or email becca@visioga.com to

discuss your project or to drop o your grant. A commiee will review all applicaons to determine if they meet

the eligibility criteria and guidelines for approval.

Once I Have Been Approved, How Do I Get Reimbursed?Work must be completed in 2014 . If work is not completed in 2014, you will forfeit your awarded money. Once

work is complete, a member of the commiee must conduct a nal inspecon before funding will be madeavailable. The following must be submied:

Proof of payments

Copies of any paid invoices

Final photographs of nished work

Final cost worksheet

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Organizaon or Business Name: _______________________________________________________________

Organizaon or Business Address: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Person Name/Title: __________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________ Email: _____________________________________

Alternate Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________________

Alternate Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________

Locaon of Project: ________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Project Title: ______________________________________________________________________________

Amount Requested up to $700: Specify Amount $ ________________________________________________

Time Period: Start Date: _____________________ End Date: ______________________________________

Project Areas Addressed:

____ Planng Perennials _____ Planng Trees _____ Planng Gardens

____ Window boxes

_____ Benches

_____Decorate light poles

____ Decorave ags/banners _____ Planter boxes _____ Fountains

____ Street Art ____ _ Bike Racks _____ Other pre-approved project

(specify) ____________________________

Project Narrave: (Include a detailed descripon of the proposed project including its purpose, street/

address, and cost analysis. Use separate sheet of paper if needed.)

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________

2014 Downtown Beaufcaon Grant ApplicaonTioga County, NY