To continue on the success of the Facade Grant, HMRA asked what we could do to continue helping our businesses in other ways. One need that has been apparent is for adequate or updated signage for our businesses. We also have noticed that businesses applied to the Facade Grant only for painting projects, and that was something we would be able to help with. With help from our friends in Hartsville, SC, we adapted a grant opportunity for our businesses, and so was born the Exterior Paint & Sign Campaign. By applying for this grant, businesses can be reimbursed for up to 75% of their signage or paint projects. The projects are reviewed by a committee and brought before the Historic Preservation Commission by HMRA on behalf of the applicant. 

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The Exterior Paint and Sign Campaign is open to HMRA sustaining members and buildings within the Historic Downtown District. Stop by the office for more information. 

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The grant requirements: 

1. Current sustaining member of HMRA, 

2. Submit complete application that meets requirements of the grant process, and 

3. Willing to provide 25% match of the awarded amount (or more if exceeded amount awarded).