Columbia, IL · Monroe County
Facade Grant Program Application
This application packet is for Columbia building owners seeking facade grant funding, and includes a sworn prevailing-wage affidavit grantees complete when requesting reimbursement.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Building owners use this three-page packet to apply for Columbia facade grant funding by describing the proposed work, costs, schedule, and property, and by supplying the requested estimates, photographs, and plans. The packet also includes a prevailing-wage affidavit for a grant recipient seeking reimbursement; the recipient affirms that workers were paid according to the stated wage requirements. The city reviews applications for completeness, and the grant committee makes a recommendation before City Council approval.
Who needs it
A building owner applying for Columbia facade grant funding needs the application, and a grant recipient seeking reimbursement must complete its prevailing-wage affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Columbia Facade Program application packet and review its instructions.
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Complete the Application
Provide the owner, business, project, cost, and schedule information, and gather the requested estimates, photos, and plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the prevailing-wage affidavit if you are seeking grant reimbursement.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Columbia; provide the affidavit when seeking reimbursement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbia. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the facade grant application?
- Fill in the owner, business, project, and cost details, then include the requested estimates, existing-building photographs, and any needed drawings. Sign the affidavit before a notary when seeking reimbursement.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet’s notary block is on the prevailing-wage affidavit, where the grantee swears that workers were paid as required. The application also has a separate applicant signature.
- Can I sign the prevailing-wage affidavit online?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its commissioned notaries under the Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312), and recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts under 765 ILCS 30. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What materials should I include with my application?
- The instructions request a detailed project description, official contractor or vendor cost estimates, two photographs showing current building conditions, and any architectural or site-plan drawings needed to describe the work.