Columbus, TX · Colorado County
Business Improvement Grant Application
Businesses and property owners use this application to request Columbus Community & Industrial Development Corporation funding for eligible business property improvements.
What this form is
This application requests a grant for facade, sign, or property improvements at a business in Columbus. The CCIDC requires applicants to apply on its form and obtain board approval before starting work; grant funding is reimbursement after project completion and submission of paid receipts. The packet also includes program guidelines and an acknowledgment page that must be signed and returned to the President.
Who needs it
A new or existing Columbus business, or a property owner, may apply; a business operating in a leased facility and its landlord must apply jointly.
How to submit it
File the application with CCIDC administration one week before the next regular board meeting or a special meeting. The form is available at the CCIDC offices at 605 Spring Street or online.
About notarization
This document has no notary block and is signed without a notary; the application includes sworn or affirmed certifications, but does not state that notarization is required.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business Improvement Grant Application and review the included program guidelines.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the application and sign the acknowledgment page, which the document says must be returned to the President.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include photographs; the guidelines also require proof of ownership or owner approval, and leased facilities require a lease copy and proof of ownership.
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Submit To CCIDC
File with CCIDC administration one week before the next regular board meeting or a special meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Business Improvement Grant?
- New businesses planning to locate in Columbus and businesses already within city limits are eligible. For a leased facility, the business owner and property owner must apply jointly.
- What improvements can the grant cover?
- The guidelines list facade, sign, and property improvements, including examples such as storefront remodeling, signs, landscaping, parking lot work, and lighting.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Improvement Grant Application?
- No. The document has no notary block and does not state that notarization is required, though the application includes sworn or affirmed certifications.
- How do I submit the Business Improvement Grant Application?
- File it with CCIDC administration one week before the next regular board meeting or a special meeting. The form is available at the CCIDC office at 605 Spring Street or online.
Need something notarized?
This Business Improvement Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.