The Morton Building Improvement Grant provides grants of up to $10,000 to commercial property owners and occupants for exterior structural and aesthetic improvements, interior code compliant elements, signage and permanent landscaping and up to $5,000 for design and engineering costs on a reimbursement basis to support enhancing the property value. The grant is open to any business or building owner located in the Morton Business District, which is the vast majority of local businesses. The Morton Building Improvement Grant is funded through the Morton Business District Fund. Starting in 2018, grant applications will be accepted at any time and will be reviewed on a monthly basis.  View Guidelines    2018 Application