10/06/2026
S.O.M.A. Announces Second Round of Façade Grant Program
MONTICELLO, IN – The Streets of Monticello Association (S.O.M.A.) is excited to announce the second round of its Façade Grant Program, continuing its commitment to revitalizing and enhancing downtown Monticello.
The program offers matching grant funds to eligible downtown business and property owners looking to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings. For this second round, S.O.M.A. has allocated a total of $10,000 in matching grant funds. Approved projects may receive a matching grant of up to 50% of eligible project costs, with a maximum award of $10,000, subject to available funding. Funds may be awarded to one project or divided among multiple qualifying projects. The minimum project cost must exceed $2,500 to qualify for consideration.
Following the successful completion of two façade improvement projects during the program's first round, S.O.M.A. is excited to build on that momentum while helping preserve the charm and character of downtown Monticello.
Applications will be accepted October 1 through December 31, 2026. Grant recipients will be announced at S.O.M.A.'s Annual Meeting on January 21, 2027. Approved projects must be completed by December 31, 2027.
S.O.M.A. encourages downtown business and property owners to take advantage of this opportunity to reinvest in their properties and help make downtown Monticello an even more vibrant and welcoming place to shop, dine, work, and visit.
