Athens Downtown Janey Mae Cooley Facade Grant Program
The Athens Downtown Development Authority provides matching facade grants for eligible exterior improvements in downtown Athens.
About this program
The Athens Downtown Janey Mae Cooley Facade Grant Program is administered by the Athens Downtown Development Authority to stimulate investment in the revitalization and preservation of building exteriors in Athens' historic downtown area. Matching funds support eligible facade improvements that are visible from public rights-of-way, including improvements facing public streets or parking areas. Projects must preserve the character, historic appearance, and significance of buildings and must meet Historic Preservation Commission design standards when located in the Historic District.
Eligibility
Business owners and property owners within the Athens Downtown Development Authority boundary may apply for eligible facade improvements to downtown commercial buildings.
Requirements
- Property must be located within the Athens Downtown Development Authority boundary.
- Project must involve eligible exterior facade improvements visible from a public street, public parking area, or other public right-of-way.
- Improvements must preserve the individual character, historic appearance, and significance of the building.