ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - Elmira Downtown Development and the city of Elmira are offering funds to improve downtown business' facades and signage.

Up to $500 is available in matching funds in order to improve the appearance of signs and awnings in downtown Elmira. Examples include new signs, repair of existing signs, replacement of signs, removal of signs, awnings, window enhancements, and lighting associated with sign projects.

The signage improvement program is funded by the city of Elmira and is administered by EDD.

Up to $2,000 is available in matching funds in order to improve the appearance of building facades in downtown. Examples include, Masonry Cleaning, Graffiti Removal, Wall Repair (including decorative details), Painting, Window Repair & Replacement and Cornice Restoration.

The facade improvement program is also funded by the City of Elmira.

Applications for both programs can be found here and here.