Bricks & Clicks
GRANT PROGRAM
The Bricks & Clicks Grant Program encourages business expansion and business retention by providing resources to downtown merchants to invest in facade improvements and/or e-commerce.
The purpose of the program is to provide downtown Stevenson business and/or property owners with financial assistance in the wake of the pandemic economic crisis for:
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improving business facades to enhance the downtown area
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investing in e-commerce solutions to enhance transactions and accessibility
SDA may award 75-100% of approved project costs (not to exceed $1,000 per project). The applicant will be responsible for the remaining cost.
ELIGIBILITY:
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Business or property must be physically located within Downtown Stevenson, which includes the waterfront.
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Applicant has been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Applicant must be in good financial standing with the city.
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Facade improvements require city permits and meet signage codes.
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Any software programs should support brick and mortar operations. We will not fund applications that move a mode of business strictly online.
PROCESS:
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Review information packet, including all grant requirements.
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Submit grant application online here or print application and mail to:
Stevenson Downtown Association
PO Box 1037
Stevenson WA 98648
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SDA will review applications on a rolling basis and will approve or deny.
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Projects in this grant cycle must be completed and invoices submitted in full by December 30, 2020.
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One payment, in full, shall be paid within 30 days of SDA receiving a project invoice with approved receipts.
