WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – Owners of qualifying retail and commercial properties have until noon Nov. 9 to apply for matching grants of up to $200,000 through Wayne County’s READI Downtown Revitalization Grant Program.

According to the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, Round 2 covers incorporated communities with fewer than 3,000 residents and designated unincorporated areas.

The EDC identifies Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, East Germantown, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton, Mount Auburn and Spring Grove among the eligible communities.

Round 2 maps also identify areas along U.S. 40 west of East Germantown and east of Centerville, plus areas around three I-70 interchanges: State Road 1 at Exit 137, Centerville Road at Exit 145 and U.S. 27 at Exit 151. Property owners should review the maps to confirm their location qualifies.

Eligible projects include storefront renovations, roof repairs, window restoration and electrical, plumbing or heating and cooling upgrades.

Projects must total at least $20,000. Funding can cover up to 75% of qualifying improvement costs, capped at $200,000 per project. Assistance is structured as a five-year forgivable loan, subject to program conditions.

Full requirements, eligibility maps, and the application are available at  https://whywaynecounty.com/downtown-grant/