News Release 01/24

February 13, 2024

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Marceline IDA 2024 Business Improvement Grant Program

 

Marceline, MO - The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Marceline, Missouri announced they would be providing a 50/50 matching grant program to Marceline businesses to make building façade improvements again this year. Richard Switzer, Executive Director of the IDA announced the grant would be eligible to all commercial business owners within the Downtown Marceline Business District. The total grant money available for this Business Improvement Grant Program will be $10,000.00 for the 2024 grant cycle.

 

The IDA Business Improvement Grant Program will open on March 1, 2024, and applications may be made through April 1, 2024. The Guidelines / Application is available online HERE. This document can be saved, completed, and printed at the applicant's convenience. Hard copies are also available at Marceline City Hall.  For questions or an application, contact Richard Switzer at (660) 734-2917 or (660) 376-2000, or email marcelineida.rswitz@gmail.com.

 

The grant amount will equal up to 50% of the cost of eligible improvements, up to a maximum of $1,000. For example, if a total project cost is $1,200, IDA’s reimbursed grant is $600 and the business will provide $600 of their funds. If a total project cost is $2,200, IDA's grant is $1,000 and the business will be responsible for $1,200.

 

Applications must be mailed to Marceline IDA, c/o Marceline IDA Grant Committee, P.O. Box 332, Marceline, MO 64658 or may be hand delivered to IDA Executive Director, Richard Switzer. Applications must be postmarked on / after March 1, 2024, and returned prior to April 1, 2024 in order to be considered. All applications received will be considered at the next regularly scheduled IDA meeting on the third Wednesday of each month.

 

The Guidelines and Application Form can be found at the following link:

 

 http://www.marcelinemo.us/government/grants/2024%20Grant%20Guidelines-Application.pdf

 

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Media contact information:

Richard Switzer

Executive Director, Marceline IDA

Phone:  (660) 376-2000