Goal:
To help
improve appearance, safety and marketability
of businesses within Weed & Seed
boundaries through facade improvements.
Maximum of $500 per business awarded.
Funds are not available to franchises
or churches.
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Project will improve the appearance
of an existing business area within
the Seattle Weed & Seed site. |
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Request
is not for major renovation, new
construction or structural projects.
Funds are to be used on main storefront
areas only, or areas that are
readily/easily visible to the
general public. |
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Participants
incorporate Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) standards
into project. (See
attached CPTED overview) |
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A
match in funding is required.
The property owner or tenant must
provide labor, capital or materials
in an amount at least equal to
the grant amount. |
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Participants
must finance the entire project
and submit receipts for reimbursement.
A copy of the proposed project
budget must accompany application. |
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The
applicant is also responsible
for obtaining any necessary City
permits or approvals for the project. |
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For
projects involving signage, the
project’s design must be
developed or reviewed by a design
or signage professional. If the
project is in a Historical District,
it must receive a Certificate
of Approval by the City of Seattle
Landmarks Preservation Board before
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How to
Apply:
1. Fill
out application
and budget information, and send
to:
Kathy Kaminski
Weed & Seed Program Coordinator
1810 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-9671 ph
(206) 323-2151 fax
kathy@sngi.org |
2. Application will
be processed within 3 weeks of receipt.
After your project is approved...
3. Do it! Please
document your project with before
and after photos.
4. Turn in receipts
for reimbursement. Amount of reimbursement
will be based on receipts. Maximum
amount awarded is $250.
Project
Ideas:
Replacement of window bars with clear
security film, lighting improvements,
landscape improvements or shrubbery
removal/pruning. Other projects might
be minor facade improvements, painting,
replacing or improving business signage,
graffiti paint-out, pressure wash
sidewalks, litter clean up and dump
fees.
The
Seattle Weed and Seed Business Revitalization
Incentive Program is made possible
by a grant from The Boston Foundation
Catalyst for Community Liberty Mutual
Group Fund and MetLife Insurance to
support businesses in the Seattle
Weed & Seed neighborhoods.
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