INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MODEL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATION
The grant application form must be complete in its entirety and in accordance with these instructions. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS OR FORMS NOT COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT. The corrected applications may be resubmitted if delivered to the AHPP office or postmarked by the deadline. The original application plus three additional copies must be delivered to the MAIN STREET OFFICE or postmarked by the deadline. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. The following numbers correspond to the item numbers on the grant application form. 1. Self-explanatory. 2. Describe what type of business you are in. For example: Appliance store, restaurant, men’s clothing, etc. 3. Describe the building. Is it a single-story, two-story etc. Include the date that the building was built and the type of construction (wood frame, brick, etc.). 4. Enter the cost for both interior and exterior work on this project, then enter the total cost of the project. ALL COST ESTIMATES MUST BE WRITTEN CONTRACTOR COST ESTIMATES. Next, state the amount of your grant request from the AHPP. Fill in the amount of match you will be paying, both in-kind and cash. Each applicant must provide a 100 percent match of the grant amount, with at least half of that match in the form of cash. 5. Self-explanatory. 6. Self-explanatory. 7. Project Summary. a) Specify what specific needs and problems under exterior, interior, and business assistance would be addressed in your Model Business Grant project. In the exterior and interior section, break the total project down into smaller projects and prioritize these subprojects giving dollar amounts. For example: The total project cost for the exterior renovation will be $10,000. Out of this $10,000 to repair windows ($4,000), neon sign ($3,500), clean masonry ($2,500). You may want to prioritize neon sign ($3,500), repair windows ($4,000), and clean masonry ($2,500). ALL COST ESTIMATES MUST BE WRITTEN CONTRACTOR ESTIMATES.
b) Describe why assistance from the AHPP is necessary for this project. State what the award of this grant will allow the business to do that otherwise might not occur. c) Describe the future operational plans of the Model Business project. State how the award of this grant will allow your business to operate more effectively and competitively. d) Describe the important role that your business plays in the Main Street city. Are you an anchor store, the only pet store, etc.? e) Color slides must be included representing the information requested in this section. A historic photo is not required, but please include one if it is available. 8) The applicant is the Main Street Program Manager of the city, not the business or building owner. Please fill out the information in its entirety.
NOTE: GRANT RECIPIENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A GRANT ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP IN LITTLE ROCK AT A TIME AND LOCATION SPECIFIED BY THE AHPP. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR THE SUCCESFUL GRANT APPLICANT AND/OR THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM MANAGER. FAILURE TO ATTEND WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF GRANT FUNDS.
MODEL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATION
1. NAME OF PROPERTY: Street Address: City: County Zip
2. TYPE OF BUSINESS:
3. BUILDING DATA: Description: Date of Construction: Type of Construction (masonry, wood-frame, etc.):
4. BUDGET SUMMARY Cost of Interior Work: Cost of Exterior Work: Architect/Interior Designer Fees Total Project Cost: $ $ $ $______________________
Amount Requested from AHPP: Match Provided by Applicant:
$ In-kind $ Cash $
5. PROPERTY OWNER: Name Street City Daytime Telephone Number Zip
6. BUSINESS OWNER: Name Street City Daytime Telephone Number Lease? Yes No If yes, what is the length/terms? Zip
7. PROJECT SUMMARY: A. Specific needs and problems in the following three areas that would be addressed in your Model Business grant project. (Attach additional sheet(s) of paper if needed.) 1. Exterior
2. Interior
3. Business Assistance
B.
Describe why assistance from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is required:
C.
Describe future operation of Model Business project:
D.
Describe significance of the business to the Main Street city:
E.
Attach color slides depicting:
a. Each exterior building elevation b. Significant exterior and interior spaces, c. Specific rehabilitation concerns. d. Historic photo(s) or copy if available.
8. APPLICANT: Main Street Program (City): Street: Telephone Number: Name of Main Street Manager: Signature: Date: City: Zip:
MODEL BUSINESS GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED ANNUALLY. GRANTS WILL BE SELECTED BY A GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE. The grant program is very competitive; submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive an award.
FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT INFORMATION
YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE CITY, COUNTY, DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STRUCTURE OR PROPERTY THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR FUNDING RESIDES. SUBMIT THIS FORM ALONG WITH YOUR GRANT APPLICATION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COUNTY CLERK’S
OFFICE AT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY COURTHOUSE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHO YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE.
Applicant’s name Applicant’s address Your city/county Your mayor Your county judge *Your state senator *Your state representative
*Please note some cities have multiple districts, please list the one applicable official.