Elmwood, IL · Peoria County
Downtown TIF District Grant Program Application
This application lets Elmwood Downtown TIF District business and building owners request grant support for projects that improve buildings, safety, or business operations.
What this form is
The City of Elmwood uses this application to consider grant requests for projects in its Downtown TIF District, including facade, safety, and business improvements. Applicants provide business and property details, describe the proposed work and its benefits, and give estimated costs and timing. Required attachments may include owner consent, qualified bids, current photographs, and project drawings or renderings.
Who needs it
Business or building owners seeking a Downtown TIF District grant must apply, with written owner consent if the applicant is not the property owner.
How to submit it
Applications are accepted by the Economic Development Officer, who presents completed applications to the City Council. Contact the Economic Development Office at 742-8000 for questions or application assistance.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the application requires the owner's written consent, which is not identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Downtown TIF District Grant Program Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, business, and property information, describe the proposed project and its benefits, and enter estimated costs and timing.
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Gather Attachments
Include written owner consent if applicable, qualified bids if applicable, current photographs if applicable, and drawings or renderings of planned improvements.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Economic Development Officer. Contact the Economic Development Office at 742-8000 for questions or assistance.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Downtown TIF District grant?
- The program is for business and building owners in Elmwood's Downtown TIF District. If the applicant is not the property owner, written owner consent must accompany the application.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- The application lists written owner consent when applicable, at least two qualified bids for work if applicable, current photographs of areas to be improved if applicable, and project drawings or renderings.
- Do I need a notary for the Downtown TIF District Grant Program Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests written owner consent if the applicant is not the owner, but does not say that consent must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Downtown TIF District grant application?
- Applications are accepted by the Economic Development Officer and presented to the City Council. Contact the Economic Development Office at 742-8000 for questions or help completing the application.
Need something notarized?
This Downtown TIF District Grant Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.