Overview

In an effort to enhance Holiday window displays and to offset the costs for such an initiative, the Municipality and Mt. Lebanon Partnership is excited to offer a one-time Holiday Window Decoration Micro-Grant to its membership. The goal of this grant is to assist Uptown/Beverly merchants INVEST in attractive Holiday decorations that can be used to make your storefront special, unique and festive. This is a one-time grant for 2020.

Eligible merchants may apply for a 1:1 matching grant not to exceed $50 (i.e. if one purchased $100 worth of decorations, they could receive a $50 reimbursement).

Commercial District visitors will vote for their top three favorite window decorations beginning on Thursday, November 19th and conclude on Monday, December 21st.

 

Instructions

 Step 1: If you are an Uptown/Beverly first floor business, please fill out the attached application.*

*There is a very limited pool of funds available. Filing an application for funds does not guarantee a grant award.

Step 2: Staff and the Mt. Lebanon Partnership Promotions Committee will review the applications for eligibility. Staff and the Promotions Committee may offer recommendations to business owners about their decorations. Notification of award will be made by a staff of the Municipality.

Step 3: Upon notification of an approved grant request, the merchant may secure the decorations stated on the application. Receipts must be kept and presented to the Municipality for reimbursement.

ALL DECORATIONS PURCHASED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THIS PROGRAM MUST BE VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALKS.

 ***Deadline for acquisition of decorations is NOVEMBER 19TH 2020.

 

Application

Complete your application here.