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2. ARPA Storefront Improvement Program Application

   To participate in the Storefront Improvement Program, property owners or tenants must review the Storefront Improvement Program Guidelines and complete the Storefront Improvement Program Application Form. 

   Please note that improvements made prior to approval of a design and contract by the Economic Development Office in the Department of Planning and Development will not be funded. Large-scale projects may require a licensed architect and contractor to refine a conceptual design and to implement the City-approved plans.  

   Email: DoBizinLowell@Lowellma.gov
   Phone: 978-674-4252

4. 1. Applicant Information
6. Applicant Name:*
8. Applicant Role/Title:*
10. Business Name:*
12. Mailing/Legal Address:*

    Include unit number if applicable

14. City:*
    -- Select One --Lowell
15. State:*
    -- Select One --MA
16. Postal Code: *
    -- Select One --0185001851018520185301854
18. Email Address:*
20. Phone Number:*
22. 2. Business Organization:*
    -- Select One --Corporation LLCPartnershipSole Proprietorship (d/b/a)
24. 3. Business Type:
    -- Select One --Restaurant/Food BusinessRetailServiceOther (please specify)
26. Other:

    Please specify.

28. 4. Project Information
30. Project Address:*
32. Check all that apply and/or describe project:

    1. Awning or Canopy
    2. Exterior Signage
    3. Exterior Lighting
    4. Planter Boxes
    5. Storefront Windows/Decals
    6. ADA & Directional Signage

    1. Paving/Grading/Curb Ramp
    2. Automatic Door Openers
    3. Exterior Ramp
    4. Entrance: Lift
    5. Entrance: New Door/Doorway
34. 5. I have been in business at this location since:*
36. 6. Do you have a lease agreement? *
    -- Select One --YesNo
38. If yes, # of months/years left on lease:
40. 7. Projected Project Start Date:*
42. 8. Projected Project End Date:*
44. 9. Optional Information
46. a. What is your gender:
    -- Select One --Female MaleNonbinaryOther
48. b. What is your ethnicity?
    -- Select One --Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or Latino
50. c. What is your race?
    -- Select One --American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander WhiteAmerican Indian or Alaska Native and Black or African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska Native and WhiteAsian and WhiteBlack or African American and WhiteOther multiracial
52. d. Do you self-identify as a *woman or minority-owned business?

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. I prefer not to answer

    *A woman or minority-owned business, as defined by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office, includes businesses that are majority-owned by: a woman or women, a person or persons identifying as a racial minority, a person or persons identifying as LGBTQ, a veteran or veterans, a person or persons with a disability, or a person or persons of Portuguese decent.

54. 10. Certification:

    I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If determined otherwise, I understand that I will be disqualified from the grant process and must return any grant funds to the City of Lowell within 21 days. I certify that the Storefront Improvement Program Guidelines document has been made available to me. I understand that if I receive a grant that I will retain documentation of appropriate grant use in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement.

    By signing the applicant certifies that they have completely read, and agree to, program guidelines.

56. Signature of Building Owner:*
57. Date:*
59. Print Name:*
60. Tax ID #*
62. Signature of Applicant/Commercial Tenant or Representative:*
63. Date:*
65. Print Name:*
66. Tax ID #*
70. You will receive an automated response upon submission of this application. You will be contacted again after your application has been reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact the Economic Development team at DoBizInlowell@lowellma.gov or 978-674-4252. Thank you!
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74. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
75. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

76. Submit Submit and Print

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