2025 Façade & Beautification Matching Grant Program
The Donora Downtown Committee is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Façade & Beautification Matching Grant Program, aimed at revitalizing the heart of Donora’s Business District by supporting exterior improvements that promote beauty, safety, and economic vitality.
This grant is designed to assist business and property owners in making visible improvements to their building’s exterior—particularly those located along main entry points and heavily trafficked areas of downtown Donora. The goal is to reduce visual blight, enhance the town’s curb appeal, and strengthen community pride.
What is Blight?
In simple terms, blight refers to visible signs of neglect or decay on a property that reduce the overall appeal and health of a neighborhood. This includes peeling paint, broken signage, rotting wood, cracked windows, crumbling masonry, overgrown landscaping, or outdated and damaged facades. Left unaddressed, blight can discourage investment and foot traffic, impacting the success of nearby businesses and the broader community.
Grant Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
Due to limited funding, not all applicants will be selected. Grant awards will be made to those applications that demonstrate the greatest visual impact on the appearance of downtown Donora, particularly along high-visibility areas and main thoroughfares. Applications that clearly reduce blight and improve the look, safety, or inviting nature of the property will be prioritized.
All applications will be reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and potential impact. Incomplete applications or those missing required documentation will not be considered.
Required Documents Include:
Donora Downtown Committee
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