Main Street Murfreesboro to apply for a Downtown Improvement Grant with the state.

Main Street Murfreesboro is applying for a Downtown Improvement Grant.  The 30-block radius of the historic downtown business district will serve as the focus for the potential project area.  Funding from the state grant may be used for approved activities to facades of commercial buildings within the project area.  A portion of the grant funding may also be used for needed downtown improvements deemed appropriate by the Main Street Design Committee.  

This highly competitive grant is available to Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtown Communities with a maximum funding of $300,000 per community.  

Main Street Murfreesboro's application will be submitted at the end of August and evaluated based on project need, impact, plan, and feasibility along with community support.  The grant funding is provided through the State of Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development.

If Main Street Murfreesboro is awarded this funding it will go to assist property owners in their desire to reinvest in the community while preserving the historic structures and providing job creation in a retail and commercial environment.  

Downtown Main Street Murfreesboro property owners and business owners who are interested in learning more about this grant including letters of intent for their projects, timeline, match, etc. are encouraged to contact Sarah Callender, Main Street Murfreesboro's Executive Director, at the Main Street office 615-895-1887 by August 12.  An information meeting will be held on August 12 for all interested parties.  You must contact Sarah Callender before the meeting to discuss your proposed project, need, and commitment to completing the project in the timeframe required by the state.

For an overview of DIG visit the State of Tennessee link:  Downtown Improvement Grant Program (tn.gov).

Main Street Murfreesboro is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation formed in 1985 as a Main Street accredited program.  The program is accredited through Main Street America and the State of Tennessee and supports sustainable community-driven revitalization efforts through Design, Economic Vitality, Organization, and Promotion.  The mission of Main Street Murfreesboro is to maintain, enhance, and promote the historic downtown as the heart of our community.