Submitted by: Holly Simmons
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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2023 Corridor Investment Program Grant Awards
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council accept the recommendations of City staff and approve Corridor Investment Program grant funding awards for the following entities, pending approval of funding:
* Art 'N Hair- $5,000
* Art Works Now- $2,500
* Baked and Brunched LLC- $2,226
* Creative Saints Loft- $5,000
* Creative Saints Loft- $1,500
* Dawn Michelle's Salon- $5,000
* Flavors, LLC- $1,500
* Health Neurotics- $2,226
* Jordana Company- $2,500
* Muze Creations Boutique- $5,000
* Pyramid Atlantic- $2,500
* Ricker's Beer and Wine- $2,500
* Robert Harper Books- $1,500
* Sammy's carryout- $5,000
* Sangfroid Distilling- $1,500
* Second Chance Hair Clinic- $5,000
* Sela Hair and Nails- $5,000
* SoHy Coop- $1,500
* Soulphisticate Catering LLC- $2,444
* Triple Line Studio- $1,500
* Triple Line Studio- $607
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Summary Background:
In April 2023, the City issued its annual application cycle for the Corridor Investment Program, which provides a funding opportunity for Hyattsville private and non-profit organizations with creative placemaking projects, programming initiatives, and business development strategies. Applicants are eligible to receive a grant of up to 80% of the total cost of their eligible project or program, with the applicant providing a minimum match of 20% of the overall project cost. The City's CIP Program has three (3) main award categories:
Programming Grant (up to $1,500)
Public Placemaking Grant (up to $2,500)
Business Development Grant (up to $5,000)
In April 2023, the application and program guidelines were posted to the City website. Announcements were also made in the Business e-newsletter, Hyattsville Reporter, social media, and flyers. Additionally, City staff held one virtual information session and a series of in-person pop-up 'coffee ...
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