Minden, LA – Minden Main Street is soliciting Main Street Restoration
Grant applications from downtown commercial building and/or
business owners. The Louisiana Main Street program offers grants
ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Grants are available for either interior
or exterior building rehabilitation projects.
Applications received from Minden Main Street building and/or
business owners will compete statewide for funding with other Main
Street communities. Over the years, Minden Main Street has received
numerous redevelopment grants from the Louisiana Main Street
program, initiating many local projects, plus associated jobs and
economic stimulation.
To be eligible for Main Street Restoration Grant funds, a building must
be located within the downtown Main Street district, be used for
commercial purposes, and be at least 50 years old. In addition, the
proposed work must be approved by the local Historic District
Commission and the Louisiana Main Street office, while also
conforming to the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation.
The Main Street Restoration Grant applications, details, and deadlines
are available from Mahala Hutto, Mainstreet Director, 318-371-4258 or
[email protected].