Storefront Improvement Grant Program

The Storefront Grant is open. Applications take approximately 3 weeks to review and process.

The Forest Grove Urban Renewal Agency created the Storefront Improvement Grant Program to help businesses and property owners improve building facades. The program typically funds the replacement of awnings, signs, exterior building lighting, or decorative architectural details. Please remember funds are limited. 

Before You Apply

  • If you're a property owner you must include a notarized Hold Harmless Agreement. Your application will not be processed until the agreement is received. 
  • If you're a tenant you must include an Owner's Authorization form AND a notarized Hold Harmless Agreement. Your application will not be processed until the additional documentation is received.
  • Read and review all the requirements.
  • Grant applications not awarded funding during the current period will be held for 2 years before the applicant is required to resubmit for a project.
  • Grant awards range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on annual program funding allocation.
  • Applicant must match the grant dollar for dollar.

Storefront Improvement Grant Application

  2. Applicant Information
  14. Have all City of Forest Grove taxes on the building and property been paid to date?*
  18. Is the City of Forest Grove Business License paid and current? *
  21. Is Applicant for Storefront Improvement Program a:*

  23. As an Owner, your application must include a completed

    • notarized Hold Harmless Agreement.

    The Hold Harmless form is required before we can process your application. 

  25. As a Tenant, your application must include a completed

    • notarized Hold Harmless Agreement and
    • Owner authorization form. 

    Both forms are required before we can process your application. 

  27. Building Information
  34. Project Information

  39. Describe the scope of work in as much detail as possible. You may also include any design concept drawings. Please explain the reason for the improvements.

  43. Certification By Applicant
  45. Certify*

    The applicant certifies that all information provided in this application given is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief. The applicant also certifies that they have read and will comply with all program guidelines. If the applicant is not the owner of the property to be rehabilitated, or if the applicant is an organization rather than an individual, the applicant certifies that he/she has the authority to sign and enter into an agreement to perform the proposed work on the building. Evidence of this authority must be attached.

  47. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
    54. Leave This Blank:

  56. This field is not part of the form submission.