The BOOST Improvement Matching Grant Program is for commercial tenants and commercial property owners in downtown Lyons and along Hwy 1, Hwy 282, and Hwy 292 within the city limits of Lyons. They may receive reimbursements of 50% (not to exceed $1500) of the cost of the approved storefront/back or interior renovations, signage, awning, security system, business equipment, or specific business needs may also be considered.
Your business/organization is ineligible to apply if you were awarded a BOOST Grant during the current calendar year.
☐ BOOST Grant applications are accepted and awarded as requested. The BOOST Grant Review Committee reserves the right to award grant funding more or less frequently during the calendar year.
☐ Verify that you are requesting an eligible proposed use of BOOST funds. The grant review committee reserves the right to determine eligibility and conformance to applicable goals, policies, and procedures.
☐ Submit one fully completed application with supporting documentation and attachments.
☐ Provide as much information relevant to your request as possible. Detailed applications will be favored. If your business/organization uses a website or Facebook page, please include the link in your application. You are also encouraged to include photos related to your request.
☐ An estimate, quote, purchase order, or other documentation from the project vendor or service provider is required.
☐ Shop Local Preference - When possible, use local vendors and suppliers. Funding requests using local providers will be favored unless the items/services being purchased are not available locally. In order of preference, Georgia suppliers and USA-made products will be preferred when not local.
Eligible uses of funding include:
Inventory/Supplies
Business Equipment
Marketing/Advertising
Interior/Exterior Renovations
Security Systems
Professional Services
Ineligible uses of funding include:
Rent, Lease or Mortgage Payments
Rental Deposits & Utility Bills
Late Payments, Interest, or Fees
Medicine, Alcohol, or Tobacco
Salaries / Debts
Services or Work Already Started
Without exception, BOOST Grant funds awarded will be made payable to the vendor/service provider of work and/or services as specifically outlined in the submitted application.
For supplies requiring online purchase, BOOST will issue a reimbursement upon receipt of a detailed invoice showing payment confirmation.
Items purchased or work/services started before the grant award date are not eligible for reimbursement.
For amounts of $600 or more, a Tax Form 1099 will be generated.
