Monticello Main Street and the City of Monticello teamed up in 2001 to offer Facade Improvement Matching Grants to Monticello businesses. The program supported over $1.1 million of improvement to building facades due to this program. Starting in 2021, however, we worked with the City of Monticello to help them develop the Building Improvement Grant program!
Monticello Main Street offers design assistance, while the City of Monticello administers and provides the funding. The purpose of the grants is to stimulate efforts to improve the structures in Monticello's commercial and business facades located in the historic downtown and beyond.
There is a $10,000 reimbursement of 50% of the approved eligible project costs per grant. The funding each year varies based on the Business District retail tax revenue. There are two application times per year: December 1-15th with a decision made in January, and project completion by June 30th; and June 1-15th with a decision made in July and project completion by November 30th.
Purpose
1. Improve and reduce the blighting conditions within the District.
2. Facilitate the repair, renovation, rehabilitation, and restoration of deteriorated structures.
3. Provide assistance in facilitating the highest level of public safety to the community.
4. Enhance the sales tax base of the District through small business retention and recruitment.
5. Enhance the property tax base of the District by encouraging redevelopment and investment.
To Learn More, View the Application, View Criteria - CLICK HERE!
Thank you to ESCA Consultants for being a Monticello Main Street Foundation partner! We truly appreciate your commitment to revitalizing downtown Monticello and supporting a thriving community.
Fun fact... ESCA is the consultant used for the W. Washington Streetscape projects!
Excuse us while we cry tears of happiness over here... 🥲👏🥹
Hartfield Book Co.
After 40 years of serving Monticello, @Bruce Wintersteen, DDS is officially retiring! 💙
Known for his goofy sense of humor and huge heart for the community, Dr. Wintersteen has made a lasting impact both in and out of the office. As a dedicated volunteer and supporter of downtown, we at Monticello Main Street are incredibly grateful for all he’s done over the years.
Thank you, Dr. Wintersteen — and welcome to Dr. Lauren Schall as she begins this next chapter serving our community! 👏
Downtown just got a little more caffeinated and a whole lot cooler..
We’re so excited to welcome Blend & Brew to the Monticello Main Street District, which opened yesterday at 309 N. Market Street (former Hardee's location). Owners Vaishali & Nish gave the building interior a HUGE glow-up - Be sure to stop by, say hello, and support another awesome local business bringing more energy into our downtown!