Grants.

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R.E.G.E.N.T. Grant

R.E.G.E.N.T. Grant is a program for exterior/interior building renovation and signage grant for JADE Business Members.

  • The Jewell R.E.G.E.N.T. Program exists to offer partial reimbursement to qualified applications (defined as building owners and/or business owners) for projects undertaken to improve their buildings/businesses according to the following guidelines. Grants can be awarded up to $500 (on a 50/50% match) for exterior or interior building improvements. (Example: On a $750 project the building owner pays $375 of the costs and the R.E.G.E.N.T. Program grants $375).
  • Grants can be awarded up to $250 (50/50% match) for signage or business equipment/furniture for buildings in the business district.
  • The program funds are available until the pool of money allocated for the grant program is exhausted.
  • Projects must be completed within one year from the date the request is approved.
  • A maximum of $5,000 can be awarded to a property owner at any one location. Once $5,000 has been awarded, a period of five years must pass, beginning with the date the first grant was awarded before future grants will be considered.
  • Projects that have accompanying Main Street conceptual drawings provided by the state Main Street Consultant and have not been granted funds previously by JADE will receive priority.
  • Purchases should be made locally if possible.
  • Labor, if performed by the property owner or close relative, is not a reimbursable expense.
Apply for the R.E.G.E.N.T. Grant
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P.R.O.G.E.N.T. Grant

P.R.O.G.E.N.T. Grant is a program for singular and group promotion for JADE Business Members.

  • The Jewell P.R.O.G.E.N.T. Program will grant up to $150 / single business or $75 per business for group promotion (on a 50/50% match basis with the business owner(s) for business advertising and promotion
  • The program funds are available until the pool of money allocated for the grant program is exhausted.
  • If promotion projects are submitted for pre-project approval, approved project must be completed within three months from the date the project is approved in order to qualify for reimbursement.
  • The PROGENT Grant is limited to one grant per year for a single business.
  • Businesses are not limited in the number of group promotions they can participate in during the year.
  • Promotion credit for JADE must be included in all promotions considered for PROGENT Grant.
  • Projects that have accompanying Main Street/S.E.E.D./JADE Promotion Committee consultation and have not been granted funds previously by JADE will receive priority.
  • Purchases should be made locally if possible.
Apply for the P.R.O.G.E.N.T. Grant