Facade Grants

We have an opportunity for YOU!

1. Decide exactly which improvements you would like to do to the outside of your commercial building.
2. Fill out the application online through DocuSign.
3. Through the Warrenton Main Street program, the Hometown Warrenton, Inc. Board of Directors will judge the application.
4. Approved applicants will be notified within 6 weeks, and those selected recipients will receive a matching grant of up to $2500 to improve the specified façade. 50/50 Cash match is required. (Ex: You spend $500, HWI will grant $500 for a total project expense of $1000) Receipts for the work completed must be presented, and the match will be provided.
5. Major Projects must be started within 90 days and completed within 1 year.
6. Minor Project must be started within 30 days and completed within 90 days.
7. Reimbursement will be given AFTER project completion.

Facade Grant Funding
Hometown Warrenton's facade grant program is a competitive program to encourage new or existing property owners to improve the appearance of buildings in the City Limits. Funding is derived yearly from the Warrenton Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Necessary Documents
To help you organize your facade grant application, the following documents are provided. Any questions regarding the Facade Grant Program may be directed to Jeffrey D. Fowler at Jeffrey@HometownWarrenton.org or at 706.465.9604.

Facade Grant Application

Previous Recipients
Reese-Hyman Post 96 of the American Legion, Awning
R2T2 Enterprises, Inc., Awning
Andersons Market, Brick and Door Restorations
Glee's Closet, Exterior Repairs & Renovations
Chris Johnson, Door & Window Installation

Façade grant applications are judged on a point system which includes, but is not limited to:

Main Street facing building.
Historically correct restoration processes and materials.
Impact on the district and/or public view.
Available budgeted resources.
Overall Cost of the Project.
Need of applicant and willingness to implement historic features

Eligible Acttions Examples

Painting
Masonry Repair
Lighting Fixtures
Awnings New or Replacement
Approved Signs
Replacement of Windows or Doors
Replacement of Architectural Details

Ineligible Actions Examples

Demolition of historically or architecturally significant buildings or features.
General periodic maintenance.
Unapproved Signs
Roofs

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F.A.Q.'s

What is a Façade?

The Visible surface in architecture; the face of a building, especially the principal or front face showing its most prominent architectural features.

Why are there funding limits?

Hometown Warrenton, Inc. receives funding from the DDA to allow us to administer grants. Each year only a certain amount of funding is allocated for grants, and when that funding has been used no more grants will be issued.

How long do I have to complete the project once the grant has been approved?

From the date of approval an applicant has 6 months to complete the project. If the grant applicant feels they will not complete the project in time, please contact Jeffrey Fowler to request an extension.

What resources do you have to help ensure Historic Restoration?

The Office of Downtown Development’s Design Studio has many different programs and services available for a small fee. If you as a grant applicant are interested please contact Jeffrey Fowler.

Other Resources:
Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment Of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings

Who decides what applications are approved or denied?

The Board of Directors will review each applications at a Board Meeting. A list of Board Members is located at HometownWarrenton.org

Is there a place to download an application?

Applications are available to download, however all applications must be submitted via DocuSign in order to be eligible for selection. Downloaded applications are simply meant for reading purposes.