Owego,
NY – The Office of Tioga County Tourism is accepting applications for
the 2014 Downtown Beautification Grant. This program supports community
members in their efforts to beautify the downtowns in Tioga County, New
York, for the purpose of attracting visitors and enhancing their
experience. Beautifying our downtowns will stimulate development,
improve the visual image of properties and create pride in the
community. Through this grant program, business owners and organizations
can enhance the appearance of the downtown area through the use of
planters, benches, fountains, bike racks, decorative light poles and/or
decorative flags etc... This is a 100% matching funds reimbursement
program.
Click here to download the grant application form.
Studies
have shown that beautification alone can increase sales between 15% and
35%. Merchants should think of the sidewalks fronting their shops as
extensions of their window displays, or as entry halls to their stores.
Beautiful settings attract people. Adding flowers, trees and outdoor
furnishings to a shopping district makes it more inviting, and
encourages shoppers to stay longer.
Please
submit your application to Tioga County Tourism, 80 North Avenue,
Owego, NY 13827. Office hours are Monday- Friday 9am—5 pm. You can call
607-687-7440 for more information or email becca@visittioga.com
to discuss your project or to drop off your grant. A committee will
review all applications to determine if they meet the eligibility
criteria and guidelines for approval. Applications will be accepted
until all funds are dispersed.
