EDGE Grant Program
The Encouraging Development and Growth in Edgerton (EDGE) Small Business grant program aims to stimulate and encourage exterior improvement projects for small businesses located in Edgerton, Kansas and also provide support to attract new small business or expand services at existing businesses. EDGE grants provide financial assistance to small business owners located within the corporate limits of Edgerton, Kansas.
The purpose of the Commercial Beautification Grant is to support the community’s revitalization by helping stimulate private investments in projects and improvements that enhance the appearance of small businesses within Edgerton. The purpose of the Small Business Attraction and Expansion Grant is to provide private funds that help stimulate the growth of new Small Businesses within the City of Edgerton as well as assist existing small businesses continue to grow and expand their services within the Edgerton community.
Program funding is provided by private funds from ElevateEdgerton!, the lead economic development organization for the City of Edgerton.
Small Business Attraction & Expansion Grant
This program provides grant awards for a one-time annual reimbursement of not to exceed $2,500 for any new business or existing business.
Who is eligible?
All new small businesses who plan to locate in commercial property within city limits of the City of Edgerton (any new home-based daycare is eligible, but other home-based businesses are not eligible) OR all existing non-home-based small businesses located within city limits of the City of Edgerton.
Eligible Expenses
- Renovation of commercial space to accommodate new business activity*
- Additional staff to provide expanded services or hours not currently provided
- Supplies to launch new business line
- Costs of permits or fees for approved projects
- Marketing costs associated with promoting the business (must include Edgerton, Kansas on any materials)
- Giveaway items that can be included in the New Resident Bag program
Non-eligible expenses
- Purchase or rental of construction tools related to renovation
*With required permits and inspections
COMMERCIAL BEAUTIFICATION GRANT
The Residential and Commercial Beautification Grant provides a 50% reimbursable grant of up to $500 to small businesses located anywhere within city limits to make improvements to the exterior of their business. The exterior is defined as the front of the business which faces a city street. Only one award per property address will be considered.
Who is eligible?
Any small business within Edgerton corporate limits.
Eligible Expenses
- Exterior paint/siding
- New doors/windows
- New commercial signage
- Landscaping
- Façade restoration
- Concrete work – Front Facing (sidewalks, driveways, front stoop)*
- Roof*
Non-eligible expenses
- Purchase or rental of construction tools
- Lawn Maintenance equipment
- Tree Trimming/Removal
- Construction or replacement of fences
- Interior improvements
- Any projects related to insurance claims payouts are not eligible
*with required permits and inspection
Grant Committee
Grant applications will be reviewed and judged by a committee consisting of the ElevateEdgerton! President, one ElevateEdgerton! Board member, and one City of Edgerton Planning Staff. Awards winners will be notified by the President of ElevateEdgerton!