City of Greensburg, PA - 2010 Facade Improvement Grant Program

2010 Facade Improvement Grant Program

Grant funding is available for exterior renovations for business and commercial property owners located in the Main Street District in the City of Greensburg. The City of Greensburg and the GCDC have secured $30,000 in funding for the 2010 Grant Program from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Approved renovation projects can receive a maximum of $5,000 in grant funding for a $10,000 facade improvement project. For more information on the application process and eligibility criteria call the GCDC office at 724-689-0040 or e-mail Steve Gifford at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lynn Armburst, owner of Greensburg Art Supply, recently received an $811.29 grant for the completion of her storefront renovation including a new awning and business sign.

Big Check Presentation - Greensburg Art Supply

Featured in the photo from left to right are: Sue Trout City Administrator; Steve Gifford, Executive Director, Greensburg Community Development Corporation (GCDC); Lynn Armburst, owner of Greensburg Art Supply; Mayor Karl Eisaman and Barb Ciampini, Planning Director.

Big Check Presentation - JEM Associates

Michael Stewart (pictured with Sue, Steve, Mayor Eisaman and Barb) and Ernie Vallozzi received $5,000 towards restoration to their building front. Improvements included repainting and updates.

These two projects represent a total of 12 projects completed under the City's Facade Grant Program. In total, $26,000 in grant funding and $56,000 in private funding resulted in $82,000 in physical improvements to buildings in the downtown area.

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