Community Revitalization Grant

Grant Amount:

• The Dunn County Job Development Authority (JDA) will provide funding to cover up to 50% of cleanup costs for city-owned and privately owned blighted properties up to $200,000 annually.
• The Dunn County JDA’s participation in funding will be based on available resources.
• Funding will be provided through a reimbursement process.

 

Eligibility:

• Incorporated cities and villages within Dunn County.
• Only properties classified as dilapidated or blighted are eligible for funding.

o   Dilapidated housing is classified as housing that endangers the residents' life, health, or safety.

o   Blighted housing is classified as housing that is uninhabitable, dangerous, abandoned, or poses a threat to the residents.

 

Application and Approval Process:

• Applicants must submit a detailed plan to Dunn County JDA.

o   This should include estimates of the cost of removal.

o   Dunn County JDA will assist in identifying alternative funding sources before applying to the full board for approval.

• An initial application must be submitted to staff. The DCJDA staff will assist in identifying alternative funding sources before the application is submitted to the full board for approval.
• Once the plan is reviewed, the full board will make the final decision on funding.
• Dunn County JDA will reimburse cities for up to 50% of the removal costs, as funding allows, up to $200,000 annually for the whole program.
• Applicants must provide documentation of paid expenses and proof of project completion for reimbursement.

 

 

Project Timeline:

All cleanup projects must be completed within one year of receiving funding approval.

 

Resale of Properties:

Cleaned-up properties should be sold at no higher than 10% above taxable value to encourage further development.

 

Funding Frequency:

• Applicant can apply once per calendar year until the program's annual funds are depleted.
• Recipients must complete open projects before re-applying unless approved by the Dunn County JDA.

 

Terms and Conditions:

• Any exceptions to the program guidelines must be requested in writing at the time of application.
• Any additional project deviations will be reviewed by the Dunn County JDA Board on a case-by-case basis. This includes additional funding, time extensions, etc.

• Applicants will be required to sign a Business Incentive Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, guaranteeing that the funds will be used according to the details included in the application.
• Dunn County JDA reserves the right to cancel the program in the event of failure to comply with this agreement.
• Application to the program does not guarantee funding.
• All applications must be signed off on (approved) by the local taxing authority prior to consideration by the JDA Board. 
• Dunn County JDA will have the authority to approve, disapprove, or make changes as necessary.
• Dunn County JDA reserves the right to request additional information as needed.