Deadline extended for business beautification grant.

Deadline extended for business beautification grant.

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County businesses now have until October 2 to apply for outdoor beautification funding. 

The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pennies from Heaven Foundation have extended the deadline for grant application and encourage local business owners to consider improvements to their outdoor spaces.

The purpose of this beautification grant is to support small businesses with outdoor projects providing additional space for merchandise and/or areas for customers to enjoy. For example, companies may wish to create outdoor seating or murals, improve lighting or purchase sunshades. The selection committee is willing to consider any creative project that would be an asset to the business and its patrons.

Applicants may request up to a 50 percent match of funds for a project, with the maximum grant totaling $5,000. 

To be eligible for a grant, a business must have a physical location in Mason County. Grant winners will be announced by October 15. To apply, visit: ludington.org/covid19-funding/

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