Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe has unveiled the city’s second round of its facade improvement program, designed to help small businesses, nonprofits and shopping centers that have historically experienced high rates of crime.
Eligible businesses must be in certain qualification census tracts. The funding for this program is a reimbursable grant. The city is making $500,000 available.
The program launched Monday is only eligible for businesses within QCT. Those interested in finding out what areas qualify can go to https://bit.ly/46VWTiT.
The city said in a release that the pace of development in Antioch has spurred activity for financial and insurance institutions, contractors, and other service-oriented businesses. Increased development has increased employment in schools, hospitals, and other local service sectors.
“Antioch is poised to capitalize on its location, skilled workforce, and fiscal strength,” the city said.
Applicants can apply for funding at www.antiochgrants.com. For more information, those interested can visit https://www.antiochca.gov/.