Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Grants

The Laurel Urban Renewal District administers a number of different grant programs. These grant programs were established to support rehabilitation and improvement activities for properties within the downtown TIF District.

Grant programs include the:

• General Large Grant
• General Small Grant
• Facade Grant
• Signage Grant
• Technical Assistance Grant

Applications for the General Large Grant are currently open and are accepted between March 1st and May 31st. All requests for TIF District funds are subject to review and approval by the City and the availability of TIF District funds. Applications will be awarded at a 1:1 funding ratio; up to 50% of the requested amount. The purpose of this program is to support current/potential developers, owners, and tenants with assistance during large scale projects in the downtown Laurel TIF District.

The General Large Grant Program currently has $225,000 available in total funding. Projects must support the goals of the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency and the Mayor/City Council. Projects that are approved by the LURA Board shall be processed by the City Planner and subject to final review and approval by the City Council. Applications that are denied by the Board may be re-submitted the following funding cycle.