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Creative Corridor Mini-Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in Downtown Little Rock Partnership's Creative Corridor Mini-Grant Program!

With support from Main Street Arkansas and the Department of Arkansas Heritage, this program provides matching grants of up to $5,000 to eligible businesses and property owners along Main Street, Louisiana Street, and Scott Street, between 9th Street and President Clinton Avenue.

Funding supports qualifying exterior improvements, including signage, painting, lighting, and community activation projects that contribute to a more vibrant, welcoming, and beautiful Downtown Little Rock.

Applicants are typically required to contribute 50% of eligible project costs through cash or approved in-kind services. Businesses operating in leased spaces must obtain property owner approval.

Please complete the following application and provide all required supporting documentation. Applications are reviewed through a competitive process, and submission does not guarantee funding.

For questions or additional information, contact Claudia Anton at canton@downtownlr.com.

Required Documentation

Please review the following requirements and upload all applicable supporting documents to complete your Creative Corridor Mini-Grant application.

1. An itemized cost estimate outlining all materials, supplies, and labor.
2. A drawing, rendering, or sample of the proposed improvements, if applicable.
3. Current photographs of the building, including additional views if the proposed improvement area is not visible in the main photograph.

Program Guidelines

Please review the following program guidelines before completing your Creative Corridor Mini-Grant application.

• All proposed renovations must comply with City of Little Rock Planning and Zoning requirements (501-371-4790).
• Grant recipients are typically required to provide a dollar-for-dollar (50%) match through cash or documented in-kind services. Matching requirements may vary based on project type and funding availability.
• Grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Submission does not guarantee funding.
• Approved recipients must provide receipts, copies of cleared checks, and photographs of completed work when submitting their final reimbursement request.