Upgrade Your Jasper Business

Building Façade Improvement Grant Program

JEDCO launched the Downtown Building Façade Improvement Grant Program in 2021. Through this program, JEDCO offers to downtown building and business owners the opportunity to apply for matching grant funding to help offset the overall cost of permanent façade improvements. The grant program additionally helps JEDCO fortify relationships with downtown property owners and establish long-lasting partnerships with those seeking to improve the community’s historic downtown district.

JEDCO’s mission is to promote, encourage and enhance the creation of jobs and expansion of the local tax base through projects which assist in the retention and expansion of existing primary employers and which attract new primary employers and aid in their development and growth. The Building Façade Improvement Grant Program is administered by JEDCO in order to enhance the appearance of downtown Jasper through design improvements and beautification.

 

The Building Façade Improvement Grant Program is open to commercial building owners and business owners located in the Downtown Jasper Study Area.
The total amount of funding available through the grant program will be determined on an annual basis by JEDCO and may fluctuate from year to year. Funding may be divided among several applicants.

Applicants may receive funding through the grant program up to 50% (matching) of approved improvement costs to an amount awarded not to exceed $10,000.

Completed applications may be mailed or delivered to: JEDCO, 500 S Wheeler St, Jasper, TX 75951. Applications will be reviewed by JEDCO, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.

Only “new” projects or projects still in the planning phase will be considered eligible for funding. Projects currently underway will not be considered eligible.

Under the grant program, “building improvement” includes exterior rehabilitation, restoration and/or maintenance of an existing building, as well as new additions.

The applicant has 90 days from the date of acceptance of the grant award to commence work on the project.

The applicant must agree to complete the approved project in a timely manner and keep JEDCO updated on the project status and expected date of completion.

Applicants are encouraged to contact JEDCO and the City of Jasper to discuss project details, as well as the City Manager of the City of Jasper before submitting a grant application. Applicants should also determine early in the planning phase any applications and/or permits needed for the project.

JEDCO will review completed applications and may request that applicants present their projects in-person. JEDCO and/or the City of Jasper may propose changes or alterations to the plan and request that the applicant submit a revised application for review.

For complete details of the Building Façade Improvement Grant Program, click below to download the forms and apply.

Façade Grant Recipients

Hover over the points on the map to see the local businesses that have been granted the Façade Improvement Grant.

Liz McClurg Realty
Grant Year: 2022
Complete Healthcare
Grant Year: 2022
Complete Healthcare
Grant Year: 2022
Brent Meaux Insurance
Grant Year: 2022
Veranda
Grant Year: 2022
Jasper County Historical Museum
Grant Year: 2022
Jasper Hospital District Office
Grant Year: 2022
Unique Boutique
Grant Year: 2022
Hancock Real Estate
Grant Year: 2022
Walker Law Firm
Grant Year: 2023
Maureen Bidwell
Grant Year: 2023
Belle Jim
Grant Year: 2023
Hart Building
Grant Year: 2022
Hope House Resale Boutique
Grant Year: 2022
Hardy Hancock Building
Grant Year: 2023
Jewel Bistro Café
Grant Year: 2023
VFW Post 6380
Grant Year: 2024
James Jeansonne
Grant Year: 2024

Do you own a local Jasper business and would like to apply for the Façade grant program? Click below for an application.

Application Criteria & Guidelines

The award of grant funding through the Building Façade Improvement Grant Program is a discretionary decision of JEDCO. The decision to award grant funding is based on the merits of the proposed project as described in the submitted application package and based on the criteria in the application packet. While it is not necessary for a project to meet all stated criteria, the grant program may be competitive based on the number of applications received for high quality projects.

Criteria for Grant consideration includes:

  • Location
  • Visibility
  • Impact
  • Importance
  • Safety
  • Aesthetic Appeal
  • Financial Need
  • Historic Character
  • Readiness

  • Work Plan

Download the program procedures, application criteria & guidelines, and application form for more information and to apply.

Apply Today

Print out the application form below to apply for a Façade Improvement Grant today!

Remember when you submit your application to include your completed application form as well as the requested information, documents and materials that are listed at the bottom of the form.

Completed applications can be mailed or delivered to: JEDCO, 500 S Wheeler St, Jasper, TX 75951.