Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program
The Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program in Maryland, offered by the City of Laurel, aims to support the success and growth of businesses in the Main Street business area while creating local job opportunities. To be eligible, applicants must have a pre-application meeting with a representative from the Department of Economic and Community Development. Once deemed eligible, applicants can submit a completed application along with preliminary plans that adhere to design guidelines and code requirements. It's important to note that any improvements made prior to application approval and agreement execution are not eligible for reimbursement.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible Business Types Specialty / Unique Retail Apparel / Shoe Store Bakery Coffee shop Ice Cream Shop Full Service / Fine Dining Restaurant Grocery Store / Gourmet Food Store Health Club / Yoga Studio Entertainment / Family Fun Ineligible Business Types or Persons Office-Based Businesses Membership-Only Businesses (e.g. businesses that do not allow walk-in customers or businesses that primarily serve membership holding clients) Personal Care Service Businesses (e.g. salons, barbershops, massage) Houses of Worship Home-Based Businesses Banks and Financial Institutions Food Trucks Corporate-Owned Franchises Businesses that do not have a physical commercial location Businesses located outside of the Relocation Grant area Businesses in which City staff and/or elected officials of the City have a financial interest of at least 25% Other Eligibility Requirements Grant Application must be started within one (1) year of the City of Laurel issuance of the business’ Use and Occupancy permit Five (5) year lease agreement for a property within the Relocation Grant area Letter of Agreement from the Property Owner (only applicable if the business is not the property owner) Proof of Ownership (only applicable if the business is the property owner) Current Business Plan Only one (1) Relocation grant can be awarded per address in a three (3) year period For more information, visit Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program.
Geographic Eligibility
City of Laurel
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
City of Laurel
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