Sparta, MI · Kent County
Downtown Reinvestment Grant Application 2023-2024
Building owners in Sparta’s Downtown Development Authority District use this application to request grant support for eligible exterior improvements to commercial buildings.
What this form is
This application lets building owners request reimbursement grant funding for eligible exterior work, including awning, signage, and façade improvements in the Sparta DDA District. Applicants must submit it before work begins, with drawings or sketches, samples, exterior photos, and itemized contractor estimates. The DDA reviews projects for eligibility and approval; awarded grants are reimbursed after the work is completed and verified.
Who needs it
A building owner proposing eligible exterior improvements to a commercial building in the Sparta DDA District should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application and required materials to the DDA Office, Village Hall, 194 E. Division St., Sparta, MI.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the application text specifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Downtown Reinvestment Grant application and guidelines.
- 2
Complete And Sign
The building owner completes the application, describes the project, lists estimated costs, and signs and dates it.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Attach improvement sketches, applicable samples, exterior photos, and itemized cost estimates from licensed contractors.
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Submit To The DDA Office
Return the application and materials to the DDA Office at Village Hall, 194 E. Division St., Sparta, MI.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant?
- The application must be completed and submitted by the building owner for eligible exterior work on a commercial building located in the Sparta DDA District.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Include a sketch of proposed improvements, samples as applicable, photos of the existing façade and work areas, and itemized cost estimates from licensed contractors.
- How do I submit the Downtown Reinvestment Grant application?
- Return the completed application and required materials to the DDA Office at Village Hall, 194 E. Division St., Sparta, MI. Contact the DDA Director to confirm district location and discuss eligibility.
- Do I need a notary for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary; the document does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.