DOWNTOWN OPELOUSAS BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS CAN NOW APPLY FOR 2025 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

Qualified business and/or commercial property owners in Opelousas Downtown Development District can now apply for grant funds available through the Building Improvement Grant (BIG) program. Grant applications are due by April 11, 2025. The current round of funding will give preferential consideration to existing businesses applying for improvements to their building. The Building Improvement Grant program is designed to assist property and business owners in rehabilitating commercial buildings for the purpose of creating a positive visual impact, stimulating private investment and preserving the city’s historic identity and cultural assets. The grant program is made possible through a partnership by the Opelousas Downtown Development District, City of Opelousas and Opelousas Main Street.

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