The City of Los Alamitos apparently wants to transform the look of its business community as it has announced a city sponsored grant program where existing businesses can apply for grants up to $15,000 to “improve” its exterior look.
According to a press release from the City’s Department of Economic Development, matching grants are available for business owners seeking to tidy up its exterior look.
“Revive Los Alamitos is a Facade Improvement Grant Program that provides 50/50 matching grants to business and property owners for the completion of facade improvements on buildings in Los Alamitos,” the city announced in the release.
Under the program, according to the guidelines, the matching dollars can be used for “signage, awnings, storefront restoration, windows, doors and more.”
The program provides 50/50 matching grants. Three levels of grant funding are available:
• Level One: To be used for signage and awnings. The maximum grant amount is 50% of the grantee’s cost up to $5,000.
• Level Two: To be used for painting, signage, and landscaping and irrigation. The maximum grant amount is 50% of the grantee’s cost up to $10,000.
• Level Three: To be used for all Level One or Two improvements, plus the restoration/refurbishment of architectural elements such as windows, cornices, trim, and other architectural details. The maximum grant amount is 50% of the grantee’s cost up to $15,000.
Any business owner with questions regarding grant amounts, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and other program guidelines are urged to contact the Economic Development Division at 562-431-3538.
