The NPU-V Small Business Improvement Grant (SBIG) is a grant to business or property owners in the Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, and Summerhill neighborhoods. Qualified property owners and business owners can receive between $3,000 and $10,000 for eligible exterior and interior renovations.

Information Sessions

Join us to learn more at information sessions on Tuesday, March 5 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, March 23 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. 

Location:

Southeast Atlanta Library
1463 Pryor Rd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30315

Additional Application Details

• No handwritten applications will be accepted. All applications must be typed on the provided application form.
• Applications should include all required components, including a completed Application and all required supporting documentation (see Exhibit B).
• Hard-copy applications with original signatures and application fee may be mailed to:

Erika Smith
Southside Community & Economic Development Manager
Invest Atlanta
133 Peachtree Street, Suite 2900
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

• Electronic applications (also required) may be sent to Erika Smith at esmith@investatlanta.com. Please use the following subject headline: “(name of business occupying property) NPU-V SBIG Application”
• Submit application and fee between March 4, 2019 through April 26, 2019. All applications must be submitted by 12pm (noon) April 26, 2019.
• Applications must be submitted in hard copy (one original copy) and in digital PDF format via email.

Eligibility

• Owners of commercial properties smaller than 15,000 square feet apply with their businessowner tenants. Tenants must currently have a minimum 3-year lease.
• Property must be occupied by an operating business licensed by the City of Atlanta.
• Properties constructed in the last 10 years are not eligible.
• Properties with national credit tenants (i.e., national chain businesses) are not eligible.
• Properties owned by religious institutions, public agencies or nonprofit agencies are not eligible

Renovation Categories

• A minimum of 50% of NPU-V SBIG funds must be used for exterior improvements to the property.
• All exterior improvements must be visible from the public right-of-way.
• Interior improvements should significantly enhance the customer and employee experience.
• Additional eligible uses are located within the grant guidelines & application