• Applicants must submit a completed application packet, including “before” photos, prior to any work being completed in order to be considered for a Curb Appeal Grant Program. 
• The Curb Appeal Grant Program is a reimbursement grant. The applicant is required to pay all expenses related to their approved project and then submit for reimbursement from the City.  At the discretion of the Program Coordinator, payment directly to professional contractors from the City may be applicable if the participant is low to moderate income.  
• For any painting or staining projects applicants are required to remove peeling paint and prime surfaces prior to painting or staining.  Photo documentation of finished prep work is required. *Be aware lead based paint testing/remediation may be required but is an eligible for reimbursement. 
• Owner must agree to obtain all necessary approvals and permits, if needed.
• All work must meet local, state and national standards and regulations.
• All project participants will receive the EPA brochure “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” and “The Lead Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right”. 

Maximum grant levels are tiered depending on the type of project(s) proposed as follows:

• Landscaping – Maximum grant $1,000 (75% of project cost up to $1,000).
• Exterior building rehabilitation – Maximum grant $2,500 (75% of project cost up to $2,500).
• Site improvements – Maximum grant $5,000 (75% of project cost up to $5,000).

Participants are encouraged to go above the grant cap with improvements and to compliment funds from this program with other housing programs.

1. All applicants must submit a complete application in order to be considered for a Curb Appeal Grant Program. A complete application includes: 
   • A completed  Application (PDF). This Form must include an itemized description of the proposed project and an estimated cost for each item. Any item not listed will not be considered for reimbursement. If the project is being completed by a contractor, a signed copy of their estimate to complete the work must be attached.
   • "Before" photos of the proposed project. Applications will not be considered if "before" photos are not submitted. 
   • A complete W-9 Form (PDF). A W-9 form must be submitted in order to be eligible for the program. This form is required in order to process reimbursement requests.
2. Once the application is considered complete, the Program Coordinator will review the application to ensure that the proposed project(s) is/are eligible under the Program Guidelines (PDF). 
3. If the application meets program requirements, the Program Coordinator determines the amount of award based on the estimated cost, grant caps, and required fund match. 
4. An award letter will be sent to the applicant informing them that their application has been approved and indicating the estimated amount to be awarded. The applicant has twelve (12) months to complete the project(s).
5. Completed applications should be submitted to:
   
   Department of Community and Economic Development
   Ken Rovinski, Real Estate Specialist
   100 N. Jefferson Street, Room 608
   Green Bay, WI  54301
   OR
   Email to: kennethro@greenbaywi.gov