Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
UPDATED APRIL 8, 2022
- 如果我对这个项目有疑问，我应该联系谁?
Send all questions via email to [email protected] or use the Contact Us form on our website. Please also check this site for updated FAQs.
- What if my application is submitted late?
Late applications will not be considered for funding.
- 如果我的申请被认定是不完整的怎么办?
Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. 申请人在提交申请前应仔细审查其申请材料.
- 我应该联系哪位当选官员来写支持信?
The letter of support can come from a mayor, supervisor, city/town/village council member, county legislator, state assembly member, 或代表你的项目所在地区的州参议员.
- Who should I contact to get bids for my project?
AG亚游国际集团不能推荐或提供承包商名单, 但我们强烈建议申请人尽可能使用当地公司. Applicants can choose to either 1.)至少从负责监督的总承包商那里获得两个投标 all 如果不使用总承包商，则为2.)就每一项须进行的工作，最少投标两次. For example, 如果项目涉及安装新的遮阳篷和更换屋顶, 申请人必须获得最少两次雨篷承建商的投标，以及最少两次屋顶承建商的投标, 除非承包商有能力完成这两种类型的工作.
- What is a dollar-for-dollar match?
受助人每向项目投入一美元, AG亚游国际集团将以一美元的奖助金与之匹配，最高奖助金金额为50美元,000. For example, if the total project cost is $100,000, 申请人可申请最高50元的资助额,000. 这是一项报销补助金，因此受助人必须预先支付所有项目费用. 在项目完成并提交所有所需文件后, 获资助人可获发还项目总费用的一半，发还金额不超过资助金额. 申请者可以提出一个成本超过100美元的项目,000, but the maximum grant amount is still $50,000.
- What is acceptable proof of matching funds?
匹配资金的证明可以包括银行对账单, credit card statement, loan document, personal financial statement, etc. 为了安全起见，账号被修改了.
- When can I start my project?
Do not start any work until after 你已经收到了来自AG亚游国际集团的奖学金授予信. 收到授奖函之前的费用将会减少 not be eligible for reimbursement. 一旦你收到获奖信，你就可以开始承担由助学金支付的费用.
- 什么是“主要街道”或“定义明确的商业区”?"
“主街”是包含多种零售商店的主要商业街, restaurants, services, entertainment venues, and offices. 定义明确的商业区是商业活动的区域, broader than a single street, that is also characterized by a mix of these uses. 商业区的边界可以由商业和专业组织来定义, business improvement district, or commercial zoning district.
- 非营利组织拥有的建筑物是否符合此计划的条件?
这个项目的重点主要是盈利性企业. However, 位于“主要街道”或“明确界定的商业区”内的非营利组织拥有的建筑物符合条件. 申请人应说明该项目如何促进该地区的经济活力.
- Are apartments eligible for this program?
位于“主要街道”或“明确界定的商业区”内的公寓楼符合条件. 申请人应说明该项目如何促进该地区的经济活力.
- Can funding be used for sidewalks and parking lots?
如果申请人能够成功地证明这项工作将如何帮助发展业务并为该地区的活力做出贡献，则可以将资金用于人行道和停车场.
- 资金能否用于改善侧侧和后方街面?
This program focuses on front façades. However, side and rear façade projects are eligible, 特别是如果他们可以从街上或在正常的商业活动中被看到, for example the rear patio of a restaurant.
- Will partial funding be considered?
At its sole discretion, AG亚游国际集团可以根据申请审查选择授予部分资金. 资金申请可能会减少，以排除不符合条件的项目成本或不能完全推进计划目标的项目成本. 资金奖励也可能根据有限的可用资金而减少.
- If the business was started after 2020, 但仍然受到COVID-19大流行的影响, is the business eligible for this program?
不，该业务必须在COVID-19大流行之前就存在.
- How long do grantees have to complete the project?
受资助人有12个月的时间(由发信日期起计)完成项目. 经书面请求，可以考虑延期.
- 如果承包商要求预先付款，谁负责?
The grantee is responsible for making all 支付给承包商的款项，包括任何预付款. This is a reimbursement grant. 在项目完成并提交最终文件后, including receipts, 申请机构可获发还项目费用的50%，发还金额以获发还款额为上限.
- 如果这项工作可以由业主完成，而不需要承包商?
业主进行自己的工作将只报销材料. They will not be reimbursed for their labor.
- 楼宇业主和楼宇租户可否就同一物业分别提交申请, but different projects?
Building owners and tenants are strongly 鼓励提交单一协调申请.
- 如果在施工过程中出现意外费用，是否可以增加资助金额?
不，任何不可预见的费用由受保人负责.
- 拨款是否可用于任何内部改善?
只有在改善建筑物外观的情况下，才会考虑为内部改善提供资金, for example lighting for a window display.
- What constitutes proof of ownership prior to 2020?
所有权证明可以包括2020年或更早的税单副本, copy of a utility bill from 2020 or earlier, or copy of the deed. If the building is owned by a business, 申请人还应提交企业所有权证明.
Subscribe for Our Newsletter