In 2024, the first Downtown Façade Improvement Grants Program was approved by Council. Six applications were approved to spend $115,878 from Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) collections to increase civic pride, visitation, consumer spending, business investment, and property values in the Downtown area. Two projects have been completed with progress being made on the other four.
The proposed FY 2026 Budget allocates $100,000 from LOST to fund five projects up to $20,000 of matching grants. With the approval of this 2025 grant program, Downtown businesses can begin to work with contractors for improvements to be made over the next year. The grant funds will not be expended before July 1, 2025.
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Façade Improvement
Downtown Facade Improvement Grants Guidelines
2025 Facade Improvement Grant Application Form
For questions on these and other redevelopment opportunities contact:
Aaron Kooiker – City Manager
City of Carroll
627 N Adams St
Carroll, Iowa 51401
Phone: (712) 792-1000
[email protected]