Downtown Revitalization Program

The Village of Minerva’s Downtown Revitalization Program is designed to support building owners & tenants in revitalizing & preserving the historic charm of Minerva’s Downtown District. The program encourages visual enhancements that contribute to a more attractive, vibrant & economically active Downtown.

Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-reviewed basis, until funds are depleted.

• Grant Awards
  – Up to 75% reimbursement of eligible project costs.
• Maximum Grant Per Property
  – $10,000
• Minimum Project Size
  – $1,000 In Total Costs

• Property Owners
• Commercial Tenants
  – With Property Owner’s Written Consent
• Properties Must Be Located Within the Officially Designated Downtown District
• All Applicants Must be in Good Standing with the Village
  – No Outstanding Taxes
  – No Outstanding Fees
  – No Unresolved Ordinance Code Violations

• Signage
  – New or Restored Signs (Externally Lit Only)
• Awnings
  – New Installations
  – Repairs
  – Replacements
  – Canvas or Fabric Only
• Painting
  – Exterior Painting
  – Must Compliment the Downtown Color Palette
• Windows
  – Repair or Replacement of Damaged or Non-Historic Windows
• Architectural Restoration
  – Restoration of Historic Architectural Features
• Other Faҫade Enhancements
  – As Approved by the Village Design Review Board

• Roof Repairs
• Routine Maintenance
• Interior Improvements
• Non-Permanent Landscaping
• Vinyl or Plastic Signage or Awnings

1. Pre-Application Meeting
   – Optional, But Encouraged
   – Meet with the Village Administrator or Zoning Administrator to Discuss Your Project
2. Submit an Application Package
   – Completed Application Form
   – Proof of Ownership or A Signed Approval Letter from the Property Owner
   – Photos of the Current Building Condition
   – Project Description & Itemized Cost Estimate
   – Material & Color Samples
   – Signage or Awning Drawings (If Applicable)
   – Timeline for Project Completion
3. Review & Approval
   – Applications are Reviewed by the Village Design Review Board
   – Notification of Approval, Denial or Revision Within 30 Days
4. Project Completion & Reimbursement
   – Work Must be Completed Within Six (6) Months of Approval (Extension May be Granted)
   – Final Inspection & Submission of Receipts Required for Reimbursement
   – All Projects Must be Completed by May 1, 2026

• Visual Impact if the Project on the Downtown District
• Consistency with the Village of Minerva’s Downtown Design Standards
• Appropriateness of Materials & Colors
• Feasibility & Readiness of the Proposed Project
• Long-Term Benefits to the Downtown Aesthetic

• Grantees must display a small Village-provided decal in their window during construction.
  – “This project was supported by the Village of Minerva’s Downtown Revitalization Program”
• Project must be maintained in good condition for at least 5 years following completion.