e世博esball, as part of the 亚特兰大商业开放基金 supported by Wells Fargo, has launched the Atlanta 商业楼宇改善补助金 (CPIG) program to support local small businesses located in the city of Atlanta.

小型企业 owners 是 符合条件的 to apply for grants of up to $50,000 that can be used for both internal and external improvements to their commercial property. Small businesses across the city 是 符合条件的 with priority to minority-owned small businesses in disinvested 是as, 如在 亚特兰大经济流动计划.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until program funds 是 fully allocated, 或者2024年项目结束.  In addition to prioritizing minority-owned small businesses in disinvested 是as, 选择将基于项目准备情况, 资金需求, 以及项目对业务运营的影响.

请注意: Application intake for this program is currently closed due to the high level of interest that exceeds our available funding.  请 注册我们的时事通讯 to receive program updates, including reopening of the application if applicable.  

合格的申请者

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: 

• For-profit and nonprofit small businesses operating in commercial properties with a total building size smaller than 15,000 squ是 feet located in the 亚特兰大市 是 符合条件的 to apply
• Small businesses who lease their commercial space should have a minimum of 1-year left on their lease and will need approval from the property owner.
• Applicants must show a current 亚特兰大市 business license.
• Owners of vacant commercial properties that meet the size requirements may be 符合条件的 to apply.  请 reach out to the Program Manager prior to submitting application, as vacant properties may be 符合条件的 if scope of work will bring them into leasable condition.

• Small businesses in multi-tenant commercial buildings with a total building size smaller than 15,000平方英尺符合条件.

• Awardees must provide a match equal to at least 10% of the grant award.
• Priority will be given to small businesses located in disinvested 是as of the city. 检查你的房产是否在 减资区域.
• 不符合资格的申请人包括:
  • ​过去十年建造的房产 不 符合条件的.
  • 拥有国家信用租户的物业(一).e.(全国连锁企业) 不 符合条件的.
  • Properties occupied by religious institutions and public agencies 是 不 符合条件的.
  • 未划为商业用途的物业 不 符合条件的
  • Properties operating as package stores or for purposes of adult entertainment, 包括赌博, 是 不 符合条件的.

有资格使用

Improvements should visually enhance the interior and/or exterior of the subject property and meet the following guidelines:

• 合格的外部改进包括:
  • 绘画
  • 照明
  • 窗、门、框架等.
  • 招牌、檐篷、遮篷等.
  • 大门、围栏、园林绿化等.
  • Building surface repairs: concrete, siding, limestone, etc.
  • Surface upgrades on the ground: tiling, asphalt resurfacing, etc.
• 合格的室内改进包括:
  • 地板、墙壁和天花板升级
  • HVAC, water heater, plumbing, electrical, and other systems repairs
  • Structural repairs to walls, floors, stairs, and interior doors
• 某些软成本, such as architectural and planning services 是 符合条件的 but shall 不 exceed 10% of grant amount.
• 运营、库存和其他软成本 不 符合条件的费用.

申请提交

申请必须通过Neighborly提交. 不接受纸质版申请.  Applications should include upload of all required components, as outlined above.

Questions or assistance with an application should be directed to: 阿什利·里维拉 ((电子邮件保护))和11月的Markeena ((电子邮件保护)). 

赠款资金

Approved grants 是 subject to the terms and conditions of an executed grant agreement.  Grant proceeds can不 be used for improvements completed prior to application approval and execution of Grant Agreement.  Grant proceeds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis or will be used to pay project vendors directly upon submission of invoices from grantee and verification by e世博esball. Requisitions for grant funds can不 be submitted more frequently than every 30 days and 是 subject to the terms and conditions identified in the grant agreement.   

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