Holly Jolly Hometown 2023 - Holiday Décor Mini-grant

It's back! Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of Storybook Holiday by decking the halls! The Mayor and Council are thrilled to offer the Holly Jolly Hometown holiday decor mini-grant for a second year.

About the Program

In an effort to enhance Holiday window displays in the downtown business district, and to offset the costs for such an initiative, the City of Frostburg is excited to offer the Holly Jolly Hometown Holiday Décor Mini-Grant to property owners and/or their commercial/non-profit tenants, and houses of worship located in the downtown business district. This mini-grant provides $250.00 per applicant for the purchase of festive decorations to adorn their storefront. Grant funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is no match required. Priority will be given to first-time applicants.

The goal of this grant is to assist Frostburg merchants in investing in attractive Holiday decorations that can be used to make their storefronts special, unique, and festive. This grant has been made possible thanks to Allegany County Hotel/Motel Tax.

Terms and Conditions

Grant funds must be used wholly and exclusively for the purchase of temporary holiday-themed materials to be used in decorating the storefront window(s). The decor may be installed on the interior OR exterior of the storefront; however, any and all materials funded through this program must be easily visible from the street/sidewalk. Decorations must remain on display until at least December 25, 2023.

Important Deadlines

• October 11: Deadline to apply for funds
• October 13: Applicants will be notified of their award
• November 22: Deadline to install décor. **IMPORTANT: Photo of installation must be texted to 301-697-6129 or emailed to bfife@frostburgcity.org on/before this date in order to be eligible for reimbursement**
• December 21: Deadline to submit receipts to City of Frostburg for reimbursement
• December 25: Décor must remain in place until this date
• January 18, 2024: Reimbursements will be distributed on or before this date

Reimbursements

The City will reimburse the applicant 100% of approved holiday decor expenditures, up to $250.00. WHEN PURCHASING MATERIALS, SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS! In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the applicant must supply the City with receipts and/or proof of expenditures to the City's satisfaction before reimbursement will be issued.

Theme Ideas

• Hometown pride
• Color coordinated
• Rockin' around the Christmas tree
• Dazzling nighttime display
• 20 years of Storybook Holiday