Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

Program Purpose: To assist existing sales tax generating businesses occupying storefront locations within commercial, industrial and mixed use zoning districts with permanent improvements to the property.

General Criteria for Participation:

Application Process:

Program Materials:

Select an appropriate location (store front, ground floor, outside entrance accessible to the public, commercial, industrial, or mixed use zoning districts)
Open at least two years prior to requesting grant funding
Generate sales tax
Prepare an acceptable business plan
Obtain all applicable licenses
Be in compliance with all City codes and regulations
Be active at time of reimbursement

Contact Doug Bene, Economic Development Manager at 303-651-8304 or doug.bene@ci.longmont.co.us to discuss the permanent improvements proposed for reimbursement
Complete the permanent improvements
Fulfill all program requirements
Submit a Business Improvement Grant application with copies of proof of payment and paid receipts for approved expenses
Print PDF Application - 36KB

**APPLY ONLINE**

Click here to submit your application/supporting documents electronically

Entire Application Packet - 857KB
Grant Overview - 688KB
Grant Overview (Spanish) - 745KB
Information Letter -101KB
Attachment A - Eligible Use of Funds - 63KB
Attachment B - Business Plan Core Elements - 73KB

CITY OF LONGMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS :

Develop strategies to address retention and expansion of existing business and attract new business to the City of Longmont.
Develop plans and programs to maintain and increase the City’s retail, commercial, and industrial tax base and enhance the diversity and stability of the local economy.
Research and analyze state and regional market conditions, economic trends, available development opportunities, and economic sustainability programs. Prepare and present to City Council an annual comprehensive analysis of Longmont’s current economy.
Make recommendations regarding market sectors or industry types that will best match Longmont community values and the Longmont strategic plan.
Establish cooperative partnerships with the existing business community and other local public and private sector economic development organizations to facilitate economic development activities within the city limits of Longmont.
Work proactively in collaboration with regional and state economic development entities to enhance economic development efforts within Boulder County.