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Grant Program Overview
The intended use for this grant is to aid small businesses in Golden with exterior/interior renovation and one-off professional services.
The Commission will match 50% of project costs up to $5,000 per grant.
The application window will be open from May 1st to June 30th.
Important!
Grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis and do not apply to past work. Please submit an application prior to committing to or undertaking any work that is dependent on potential EdComm grant funding.
Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions about this grant program, please email brichardson@cityofgolden.net.
Grant Program Guidelines
Completion of the project should take less than twelve months after approved for funding, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
If renting, you must include a letter from the property owner approving the potential project.
Your business must be located within the City limits.
Outdoor furniture will not be considered for this grant program
Grants will not be awarded for routine maintenance.
The improvements to your building must comply with all City of Golden codes and ordinances, and laws.
All submittals become public once received by the Economic Development Commission.
All recipient organizations must operate in an open and transparent manner and make financial statements available for reasonable inspection.
The City will only provide financial assistance to businesses that have a very strong nexus to Golden. Casual or infrequent use by Golden citizens is not enough connection in and of itself.
The City does not intend to become a regular, anticipated funding partner with any organization. We hope that our limited funding will enable worthwhile organizations to establish permanent funding sources; rise to new levels of service; meet an urgent need or take advantage of a unique opportunity.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to waive minor irregularities in grant applications.
If there might be a conflict of interest, you must clearly state the potential conflict in your grant application. If you do not disclose your potential conflict during the application process, the Commission has the right to revoke your grant if the Commission discovers a conflict after you or your business has been approved for funding.
The City defines conflict of interest as it relates to the City grant funding program as follows:
Grant funds cannot be used on any other projects other than for the purposes stated in your grant application
Funding cannot be used to financially benefit a business or interest of relative(s)
City funding cannot be used to provide personal financial benefit
Businesses must be in good standing with the City to be awarded a grant.
All activities must comply with City of Golden ordinances and not break any laws.
Application & Funding Process
Applications are accepted starting on May 1st and closing on June 30th.
You might be asked to present your funding request to the Economic Development board at a regularly scheduled meeting, which occurs on the 2 nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 911 10th Street (Golden City Council Chambers).
If awarded a grant, you must agree to the terms listed in the grant contract.
After you agree to the grant contract, work has been completed and proof of payment for your project has been submitted to staff, you will be reimbursed within 4 to 6 weeks up to the grant award amount.
The Golden Urban Renewal Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the provision of services.