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Downtown Design Enhancement Grant

Application Form

Applications Open: April 22, 2026

Application Deadline: First-round submissions are due May 25, 2026. If funds remain available after the first review, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis through 2026.

Award Announcement: Initial award announcements will be made June 25, 2026. Applications submitted after the first round will be reviewed within 60 days of submission.

Project Completion Deadline: December 31, 2026

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions? Email info@downtownbatavia.com

Applicant Information

Business Name (if applicable):

Property Owner Name (if different):

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Primary Contact Phone Number

Primary Contact Email Address

Business / Property Address (Project Location):

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

1. Design Enhancement Proposal

Business / Property Owner Description

Please provide a brief description of the business and/or property owner, including the type of business, years in operation, and role in Downtown Batavia.

Detailed Project Description

Describe the proposed design enhancement project. Include information about what improvements will be made and where they will be located.

How the Project Enhances Downtown Batavia

Explain how this project will contribute to the visual appeal, pedestrian experience, or overall vibrancy of Downtown Batavia.

Budget Breakdown (Sources & Uses of Funds)

Detail the budget breakdown of the proposed project. Include information for individual item expenses, total cost, grant funds requested and applicant match. (Attach Budget Breakdown details as a PDF if desired)

Budget Breakdown

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Estimated Total Project Cost:

Amount Requested from Batavia MainStreet:

Business-Specific Branding

Does any portion of this project include business-specific branding (such as signage displaying the business name)?

Yes

If yes, please describe which portions include branding:

Project Timeline

Estimated Project Start Date:

Estimated Project Completion Date:

2. Visual Documentation

Please attach the following materials with your application:

Renderings, drawings, or mockups of the proposed project

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Photos of the current conditions of the project site. (Maximum of 10 images.) There is a file size limit of 10MB, so please use low resolution photos (72 DPI).

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Material and product specifications (if applicable)

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3. Implementation Plan

Installation Process

Briefly describe how the project will be installed or implemented.

Maintenance Plan

Explain how the improvements will be maintained over time.

Landlord Approval (if applicable)

By checking this box, I confirm that the property owner AND landlord have reviewed and approved this project.

Certification

By checking this box, I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.