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b. *If you do not have a DUNS # for your business, please request one. A D-U-N-S number is free to obtain. For more information visit: https://dashboard.dnb.com/register. Please note that a business will need to obtain a DUNS # in order to receive assistance through this program or other programs funded through HUD0 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

If yes, what's the lease expiration date/lease terms?

How many employees currently work at establishment (including business owner):

Has the applicant(s) been a recipient of any other grant or loan program offered by the City of Lowell, under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) such as the Downtown Venture Fund, Best Retail Practices, and/or Sign & Facade Program?

If Yes, Program Name and Date (year):

***IF MORE THAN ONE BUSINESS IS APPLYING, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPERATE FORM***

II. Project's Description

Please provide a description of the proposed scope of work to be financed under the Sign & Facade Program as detailed as possible. Please attach photos of the building and existing signage to be replaced:

Upload Photo of Existing Conditions*

Please explain source(s) of funding (i.e. self-funding, loan, refinacing....)

*Please note that the total available funding under this program is $2,000 per project. The owner and/or business is required to contribute with a minimum of 20% towards the total project's cost.

III. Applicant(s) Eligibility

Please provide details below the question if you answer with a YES response.

1. Is the applicant or the co-applicant(s) party to any lawsuit or subject to oustanding judgments?

Yes
No

If YES:

2. Is the applicant or co-applicants presently under indictment or probation or parole, or ever been charged or convicted for any criminal offense other than a minor motor vehicle violation?

Yes
No

If YES:

3. Does the applicant or co-applicant owe property taxes, utilities, or other past due bills to the City of Lowell?

Yes
No

If YES:

4. Has the applicant or co-applicant ever filed personal bankruptcy recently?

Yes
No

If YES:

5. Is the applicant or co-applicant a political party, a campaign, a candidate, a public official or foreign political official or an immediate family member of such official, or a business entity formed by or for the benefit of any public official?

Yes
No

If YES:

6. Is the applicant or co-applicant, an employee of the City of Lowell?

Yes
No

If YES:

Declaration *

True

I certify that the information on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that the demographic and income information I provided is subject to verification by the Federal Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD).

We'll contact you within five (5) business days to let you know if you have been selected to participate in Lowell’s Sign and Façade Program. If you have any questions, please email DoBizInLowell@lowellma.gov.

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