Monticello Main Street and the City of Monticello have teamed up for the past 19 years to offer Facade Improvement Matching Grants to Monticello businesses. To date, there have been 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!
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Be sure to swing up into one of our event spaces, The Moore Building Ballroom while you are toodling around on 2025 Reds of Christmas!! There will be information available about rental and you will get to see the beautiful space! Bonus...you can shop with Craft Haven, Pink Zebra, Gina Cripes Keepsakes, and Obrien's Gifts & Creations!!
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This event is a fundraiser for Monticello Main Street. Monticello Main Street is a 501c3 organization, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, dedicated to historic preservation and strengthening our community's economic growth. Learn more at our website!
Sage Nutrition - Monticello is open with new ownership (but a friendly face from the past)! If you haven't been back since the change 2025 Reds of Christmas will be a great opportunity to reacquaint yourself!. If you've never checked it out, take a look at the menu...they have something for everyone!
Don't wait to grab tickets... they're almost gone!
This event is a fundraiser for Monticello Main Street. Monticello Main Street is a 501c3 organization, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, dedicated to historic preservation and strengthening our community's economic growth. Learn more at our website!
KJ & Co. is one of our newest boutiques in Downtown Monticello, so you may not have had a chance to take a look yet! It's hard not to find that casual clothing or accessory you are looking for...so plan to spend some time when you come to 2025 Reds of Christmas!
Don't wait to grab tickets... they're almost gone!
This event is a fundraiser for Monticello Main Street. Monticello Main Street is a 501c3 organization, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, dedicated to historic preservation and strengthening our community's economic growth. Learn more at our website!