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R.E.G.E.N.T. (Reveal Jewell’s Gems Downtown)

Grant Program

Exterior/Interior Building Improvement, Business Equipment/Furniture and Building Signage Grant. Sponsored and Funded by the Jewell Area Development Enterprise for Businesses Operating in Jewell, Iowa

R.E.G.E.N.T. Grants Program Guidelines - 2024

  • JADE will grant up to $500 for exterior or interior building improvements with the property owner to qualifying Jewell…A Main Street Community building owner partners. Grants are awarded on a 50/50% match basis.

  • JADE will grant up to $250 for building signage or business equipment or furniture with the property owner and/or business owner to qualifying Jewell…A Main Street Community partners. Grants are awarded on a 50/50% match basis. 

  • JADE will grant up to $250 for exterior concrete walkways (eg sidewalks or steps) with the property owner to qualifying Jewell… A Main Street Community partner.  Grants are awarded on a 50/50% match basis and limited to no more than once every 7 years. 

  • Applications submitted for pre-project approval must be completed within one year from approval date to receive funds.

  • Any building owner and/or business owner requesting grant reimbursement must be a current partner of Jewell…A Main Street Community and a partner at the time the project is completed. 

  • Grant applications must be submitted within three months of project payment expense to qualify for reimbursement. 

  • A maximum of $5,000 may be awarded to a property owner per location and/or business owner. A period of five years must pass, beginning with the date the first grant award, for future grants to be considered for that building and/or business.

  • Projects that have accompanying Main Street conceptual drawings provided by the Main Street Iowa consultant and have not been granted funds previously by JADE will receive priority.

  • Purchases should be made locally if possible.  

  • Ineligible grant funding includes project labor performed by the property owner or close relative or for business supplies.

  • A maximum of $12,000 will be awarded per calendar year. Allocated funds are available until exhausted annually.

 

Grant Approval Process and Applicable Reimbursements

  • The Business Improvement Committee reviews project eligibility then present grants to the Board for decision. 

  • Approved applications will be granted a reimbursement of 50% of the total amount of the project or an amount not to exceed $500 for exterior or interior improved or $250 for building signage or business equipment or furniture, up to a maximum of $5,000 in a five year period. Project quotes or billing must accompany grant application.

Application Checklist

  • Current business partnership in JADE (via Jewell…A Main Street Community Partnership) and partnership at the time of project.

  • Complete application. Please complete one application per project.

  • Include copy of project billing. Grants submitted for pre-approval must be accompanied with written quote then must be followed up with proof of payment and proof of project completion to receive reimbursement.

  • Applications must be submitted online through the form below. Attach billing documents with the document upload feature.

  • Deadline for submission is 12/31/2024 for the 2024 grant cycle.

R.E.G.E.N.T. Grant Program Application

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