JUMP-START GRANT PROGRAM
The Jump-Start Grant Program was created to encourage the location of businesses in specific categories to the Municipal Service District of downtown Concord.  The grant is a one-time reimbursable matching grant in an amount up to $1,500 which may be used to assist in interior building improvements and other start-up expenses related to opening the business.  The application must be submitted and approved by the Business Development Division PRIOR to beginning the project.  The categories of business types targeted are as follows:

Books
Apparel/Accessories
Home Furnishings/Accessories
Restaurants
Drug Stores
Sporting Goods
Hobby, Toy, Games
Grocer
Artisan Studios/Galleries
Other unique businesses may be considered

For more information, contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or visit the office located at 30 Cabarrus Avenue, West.

SIGN GRANT PROGRAM
The Sign Grant Program was designed to assist business owners in the design and funding of signage for downtown businesses.  These reimbursement matching grants cover up to 50 percent of the cost of the design and production of signage and will not exceed $350.00.  Signage elements that are fundable by the Design Division are the business name, street address, hours of operation and other such secondary business information.  The application must be submitted and approved by the Design Division PRIOR to the purchase of the sign.  For more information, contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or visit the office located at 30 Cabarrus Avenue, West.


RESTORATION & BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM
The Restoration & Beautification Grant Program was created to encourage practical, but architecturally appropriate design of downtown building façade renovations located within the Municipal Service District (MSD) and served by Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC).  Only exterior improvement projects are eligible.  These reimbursement matching grants are shared between the owner and CDDC on a 50/50 matching basis.  The maximum CDDC contribution is $2,500.  All grant applications must be approved by the Design Division PRIOR to beginning the project.  For more information, contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or visit the office located at 30 Cabarrus Avenue, West.


UPPER FLOOR GRANT PROGRAM
The Upper Floor Grant Program was created to encourage investment in renovating and restoring upper floors of buildings within the Municipal Service District of downtown Concord.  High priority is placed on expanding the usefulness of downtown properties for office and residential use.  This is a reimbursement matching grant program, with the costs being shared between the owner and CDDC on a 50/50 matching basis.  The maximum CDDC contribution may not exceed $2,500.  All grant applications must be approved by the Design Division PRIOR to beginning the project. For more information, contact CDDC, 704-784-4208, or visit the office located at 30 Cabarrus Avenue, West.