February 7th, 2010 by Nieeta

The City of Saint Paul will begin its 2010 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Loan and Grant Program with a workshop on Wednesday, February 10th.

Non-profit, for-profit, and public entities are invited to apply for a standard repayment loan and/or grant assistance over $5,000.  For-profit applicants must include in their proposal a standard repayment loan equal to 50 percent or more of the total STAR dollars being requested.

STAR provides funding for capital improvement projects within the City of Saint Paul and requires a minimum $1 to $1 match with private resources.

2010 Program Schedule

• Feb. 10: Orientation workshop: 10:30 a.m. – noon, St. Bernard’s Parish Hall, 170 Rose Avenue West.
• April 1: Applications are due by 4 p.m.
• May: Proposals reviewed by the Neighborhood STAR Board.
• June: Recommendations forwarded to the Mayor and City Council.

Guidelines and application forms will be available at the Feb. 10 workshop, by calling (651) 266-STAR or online.

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