Don’t Miss Out: Downtown Vitality Grant Applications Close September 30

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Have an idea for your business or property? Now is the time to submit it!

The deadline is approaching for the 2026 Downtown Vitality Grant, and the Stevens Point Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) wants to make sure our business owners, property owners and entrepreneurs don’t miss the opportunity to apply.

A total of $10,000 in matching grant funding is available to help move investments and great ideas forward in Stevens Point Downtown.

Whether you’re considering a building or property improvement, new equipment, an expansion, a new product or service, professional design assistance, or a creative marketing initiative, we encourage you to take a look at the program and consider applying.

What’s Your Next Downtown Investment?

Grant funding is available in three categories:

• Building & Property Improvements — up to $5,000
• Business Equipment — up to $2,500
• Business Growth, Design & Marketing — up to $1,000

The program requires a minimum 1:1 applicant match, and projects that demonstrate greater private investment, strong readiness and meaningful value to Stevens Point Downtown may receive additional consideration through the competitive review process.

Applications Close September 30, 2026

If you’ve been considering applying, now is the time to get your application submitted. Don’t leave a great idea on the drawing board!

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Not sure whether your project qualifies? Have a question about the application or what information to submit?

Please contact Karen Margelofsky, Executive Director of the Stevens Point Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID). We encourage you to reach out before the deadline—we’re happy to answer questions and help you better understand the program.

Invest. Improve. Grow. Thrive.

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Originally posted by Stevens Point Downtown BIDs via Locable