Grants | Picayune Main Street

Picayune Main Street, Inc. Facade Grant Program

Picayune Main Street, Inc. will provide financial incentives for downtown property owners to make exterior improvements to existing downtown properties. All awards shall be remitted pending completion and inspection of the project. The grant is not a loan and will not have to be re-paid. Two projects per year may be awarded by Picayune Main Street, Inc.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Facade Grant Program is:

To increase utilization of existing downtown buildings
To strengthen downtown business potential by retaining and attracting businesses
To restore the economic vitality of Picayune’s downtown through increased retail sales, commercial businesses and valuation of property
To improve the aesthetics of the downtown district.
Historic Downtown Picayune District was approved 1996