Online Grant Application

The Vancouver’s Downtown Association Places & Spaces Grant Program supports the economic vitality of downtown businesses and the beautification of the district by supporting outdoor seating, activation, placemaking, and vibrant street-level experiences.

Priority will be given to businesses that are directly impacted by, or adjacent to, construction activities along the Main Street corridor from 5th Street to 15th Street. Due to the competitive nature of this grant, VDA Investors will receive priority consideration.

Please refer to the Places & Spaces Information Packet for full grant details, including eligibility requirements, guidelines and deadlines. Details provided in packet are pertinent for approval.
Section 1: Applicant Information

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1. Business Name (Required.)

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2. Applicant Name (Required.)

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3. Business Address (Required.)

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5. Phone Number (Required.)

Section 2: Eligibility + Priority

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6. Is your business located within Downtown Vancouver? (Required.)

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7. Is your business located on Main Street or an adjacent arterial? (Required.)

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8. Are you a Vancouver’s Downtown Association (VDA) investor? (Required.)

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9. Do you have a current business license? (Required.)

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10. If you do not own the building, do you have property owner approval? (Required.)

Section 3: Project Overview

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11. Briefly describe your project (Required.)

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12. How will this project improve your business and downtown? (Required.)

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13. How does your project contribute to beautification and continuity? (Required.)

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14. Proposed project timeline (Required.)

Section 4: Budget + Funding

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15. Estimated total project cost (Required.)

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16. Amount of funding requested (Required.)

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17. Are you able to cover at least 20% of project costs? (Required.)

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18. If full funding is not awarded, can you still complete the project? (yes/no) (Required.)

Section 5: Project Materials

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19. Provide links to proposed furnishings / enhancements (OR SEND PHOTOS TO DIRECTOR@VDAUSA.ORG) (Required.)

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20. Will your project require permits? (Required.)

Section 6: Final Acknowledgment

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21. Application Certification: I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge and that the requested grant funds will be used only for purposes described in this application and emailed attachments. I understand it is my responsibility to obtain all necessary permits and to make sure my project meets all state and local laws and codes. I certify that I will not change the proposed project unless there is written approval from Vancouver's Downtown Association (Required.)

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