The purpose of the Image Enhancement Grant is to assist qualified businesses with storefront improvements that enhance the overall image of the community. Historical Building Preservation Grants can cover up to 50% of project cost with a maximum of $30,000.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 1. Project must be visible from Main Street or Central Avenue in locations outlined on the Image Enhancement Grant Location Map. 2. Ineligible Applicants: a. Government/Quasi-Government Agencies*, b. Churches, c. Non-Profit Healthcare Organizations, d. Housing Entities, e. VC Public Schools or f. VC Park District. 3. Projects can NOT be for landscaping. *Exclusion, up to 25% of annual grant fund revenue may be used by the City annually in 2024, 2025 & 2026 for streetscape projects.

GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Grant funds are intended to help service or retail businesses improve their store front, interior or exterior, to positively enhance the image of Valley City or bring new services to the Valley City Community. 2. Projects that preserve the historical integrity and characteristic details of a building are highly encouraged. Please note, projects cannot be used to cause irreversible harm to a historic property. Preservation Design Guidelines are available on the City website. 3. Application submitted to the City Hall prior to start of project.

The RRCF identifies and invests in promising early-stage companies with innovative ideas and strong growth potential, providing them with the resources and mentorship needed to scale. We are focused on company in the unscrewed aerial systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), and AgTech industries.

The business gets a loan from its lead lender and the lender subsequently gets an SBA guaranty on a portion or percentage of this loan.