DOWNTOWN RACINE GRANT PROGRAM
This downtown Racine grant program has a finite amount of funding, so to maximize the positive impact of the grant program and the revitalization of downtown Racine, eligible applicants will be prioritized based on industry, with retail and restaurants having the highest priority.
Qualified business must be:
- Currently located within the eligible area (map)
- A for-profit company
Grant Amount
The grant amount would be $2,000 per business within the eligible area. One application can be submitted by each business.
Exterior Improvements:
- Exterior paint or masonry refresh
- New or restored awnings
- Window display enhancements
- Planters, lighting, or decorative exterior elements
- Door replacement or refinishing
- High-quality, permanent outdoor sandwich boards
- Exterior blade signs (6th and 7th Street only)
- Window vinyl graphics
- Exterior lighting improvements
Interior Improvements:
- Interior branded feature wall signage
- Custom shelving (not inventory)
- Display tables and racks
- Interior lighting upgrades (track or feature lighting)
Business Development & Capacity Building:
- Small business training programs
- Professional development courses related to
business growth - Marketing consultant services
- Business consultant services (branding, operations
strategy, merchandising strategy, etc.)
