Sign Grant Program on the South Side

First impressions have a lasting influence. That’s why it's important that a neighborhood business district like East Carson Street present an appealing image to potential customers, tenants, and investors. Signs are particularly important.

To help small businesses afford attractive signage, South Side Local Development Company (SSLDC) created the South Side Sign Grant Program. The program offers a 50 percent matching grant to businesses in the East Carson Street business district up to $500 based on two competitive bids. Businesses that also participate in the Urban Redevelopment Company’s Streetface Program are eligible for a $1,000 matching grant.

For a Sign Grant application, contact SSLDC at (412) 481-0651.

Sign Grant Program funds can be used for fabrication and installation of the following business identification signs and sign lighting:
• Projecting signs
• Wall signs
• Signboard signs
• Transom and/or storefront window signs
• Awning signs
• Spot lights
• Goose neck lights
• Florescent tube lights
• Halogen lights
• Neon lights

Eligible businesses
• Retail establishments
• Wholesale establishments
• Professional service establishments, i.e. accountants, lawyers, etc.
• Personal service establishments, i.e. hair salons, day spas, etc.

Non-eligible businesses
• Adult entertainment facilities
• Non-independently owned gas stations
• Fast food establishments
• Convenience stores