Northern Westmoreland Foundation

Façade Funds Application

P.O. Box 4125

New Kensington, PA 15068

 

 

 

Applicant’s Name:                                                   

 

Company Name:

 

Contact Phone Number(s):

 

Address of Applicant or Company:

 

 

 

 

Building Owner’s Name (if not applicant):

 

Address of Building to be Improved:

 

 

 

 

Brief Description of Planned Façade Improvements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Total Cost:  

 

 

 

A sketch or drawing may be attached if desired.

 

 


 

The applicant is advised of the following grant standards:

-         The aim of the program is to promote development of the downtown area of New Kensington while preserving the historic flavor of its architecture.

-         The building must be located in the downtown core area of New Kensington. This area encompasses 7th to 11th Streets and from Industrial to Constitution Boulevard.

-         The renovations involved must be compatible with the original architectural design of the building and must meet all necessary building codes.

-         The visual character of the building must be enhanced in a quality manner. For example, uses of gaudy colors or illuminated signs are discouraged.

-         Applicants must be members of the New Kensington Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

I, the applicant, understand and agree to the following:

 

-         Prior to beginning work, I will meet with the Façade Committee to discuss and review my plans, to finalize my application and to learn the Fund’s grant restrictions and requirements.

-         I understand that if approved, I am eligible for reimbursement of up to ½ of the paid project cost – not to exceed $2,000 in grant money.

-         I understand that I am responsible to pay all contractors’ fees in full.  I will be reimbursed by the Fund upon completion of all work and after inspection by the Fund Committee and the submission of copies of all documentation of my expenses for services and materials for the project

-         I will complete all work on said project within 90 days of grant approval.

-         I absolve the Fund for any errors or omissions made concerning the design, construction, or engineering of the project in question.

 

 

 

Applicant’s Signature:

 

 

 

Date:

 

 

 

 

Please return this completed form to:   

Northern Westmoreland Foundation

P.O. Box 4125

New Kensington, PA 15068