Business Improvement Grant
2013 Grant Cycle Opens January 22, 2013
Click here Since its start in 2004, the Mission BIG has awarded over $290,000 to benefit more than 70 local businesses. These grants have leveraged over $765,000 in total investment in the community. Applicants will be reimbursed at half of their approved costs, with the City’s share not to exceed $10,000 per project, $2,000 per sign or $35,000 per property over the life of the program. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations will be reimbursed at 75% or up to $3,000 of the cost of installation and will not count towards the lifetime maximum of the program.
Eligibility
BIG is open to any properties in the City of Mission with Commercial, Industrial, Main Street, Mixed Use, or Business Park District zoning.
Grant applications may be submitted by either a business or property owner. All grant monies will be issued as a reimbursement to the applicant.
Property or business owners cannot claim exemption from city, state, or federal taxes.
Business must have a valid Occupational License with the City of Mission at time of application.
Properties in the 100-Year Flood Plain are excluded from the program.
Projects must meet all applicable Design Guideline, Form Based Code, Zoning, Sign and Building Code requirements
Projects valued at over $5,000 are required to submit three separate bids. Reported project values shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the grant is being issued. The City will reimburse at the applicable rate of the lowest bid.
Applications are accepted starting January 22, 2013 until all funds are committed. Applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis from the time a complete submittal is received until all grant money is allocated.
Projects must be complete by November 1, 2013 unless a written extension is submitted before this date by the applicant and approved by the City.
Qualifying Exterior Improvements
Building repairs Building improvements Sidewalk improvements Signs ($2,000 Maximum) Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations ($3,000 Maximum)
Qualifying Energy Efficiency Improvements*
Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems Building Mechanical Systems (Heating, Cooling, Ventilation) Hot Water Systems Building Envelope (Including doors, windows, insulation etc) * An energy audit conducted by a State or KCP&L certified auditor identifying the interior energy efficiency improvement is required. The cost of the audit can be reimbursed with the project. Businesses that participated in the City’s Pilot Assessment Audit in the spring of 2009 are also eligible.
Application Process
Contact Danielle Murray, City Planner for a pre-application meeting to discuss the project and identify the necessary permits and approvals. Submit a grant application form, W-9, and “before” photos of project. Site plans, elevations, architectural renderings, and contractor bids may also be required prior to the start of the project. Receive approval and complete the work by November 1, 2013. Upon completion of the project, submit all receipts, proof of payment and “after” photos” for review. If all program requirements have been met, the City will reimburse the applicant up to 50% of approved costs not to exceed $10,000 per project, $2,000 per sign and $35,000 per property. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations will be reimbursed at 75% or up to $3,000 of the cost of installation and will not count towards the lifetime maximum of the program.
: Danielle Murray, City Planner
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Phone: 913.676.8363 Fax: 913.755.1415
