Seasonal Décor grant

The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) invites downtown businesses and property owners to apply for one-time grants of up to $1,000 to assist with public-facing seasonal décor visible from the exterior of their property. All décor must be visible from the street.

Eligibility is dependent on application review and availability of funds. Funds will be available on a reimbursable basis only* and applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. If you are approved, you must submit receipts, and an itemized list of items purchased before funds will be disbursed.  

Use of Funds

Awarded funds to approved applicants will only be available on a reimbursable basis up to $1,000 for the purchase or installation of seasonal décor items, including but not limited to:

  • Lights

  • Seasonal Signage

  • Window Decor

  • Outdoor Seating

  • Garland

  • Paint

  • Trees

  • Fabric

  • Wreaths

Key Dates

  • October 15th: Application posted

  • November 8th: Application deadline

  • Week of November 25th: Approval Notice

  • **Upon Approval, applicable receipts and reimbursement invoice must be submitted to RDDC by December 24th

Eligibility

  • Must be a ground floor business with street frontage or apply as a property owner for the entire property

  • Address must be within the downtown core of Rochester* (*.70 Miles from the intersection of East Broad St. & South Ave.)

  • Cannot be a national chain (operates more than 10 locations outside of the Rochester region).

  • Must be open for business at time of application.

  • Must submit all required documentation as listed in the application requirements section here by November 8th, 2024.