Woodland Park staff announced that the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) microgrant application will open March 6 and run through May 1, with $200,000 in total funds and a $5,000 maximum award per eligible business or resident within the DDA boundary.
Anita Riggle, Main Street manager, said applications must be submitted online this year and awards will be made on a reimbursement basis after completion and final reporting. Examples of eligible projects from past rounds include exterior paint, fencing, lighting, signage, doors, windows and paved parking lots.
Riggle said Main Street board members and volunteers will provide hands‑on assistance to applicants who need help submitting online, and final project reports are due by October 30. Council members confirmed that residents within the DDA boundary may apply as long as improvements are public‑facing.