Marketing & Promotion Grant

Applicant Eligibility: Any business or commercial property owner operating within the boundaries of the Airport Gateway Business Improvement District #40 in the City of Milwaukee is eligible to apply to this grant program.

Marketing & Promotion Definitions: Matching grant dollars may be used for any marketing costs associated with promoting the eligible business. Examples of marketing & promotion projects may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, other social media boosts and advertising
• Signage used to inform customers about offerings, hours, specials, etc.
• Traditional print, radio and television advertising
• Printing costs associated with brochures, coupons, mailers, booklets, etc.
• Mailing costs associated with direct marketing campaign

Project Eligibility: A business marketing project must meet all of the requirements listed below to be considered for this reimbursement grant:

• Project must promote Airport Gateway business.
• Grant limits are up to 50% of the total project cost, with a limit of $500 in grant funds per project/property in a calendar year.
• Purchase of product or services related to the grant application must only take place after your application has been approved.
• Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for the duration of fund availability.2. Grant limits are up to 50% of the total project cost with a ceiling of $1,000 per grant.

Funding:

1. Payments are made based on proof of expenditure of funds (i.e. invoices, receipts, cancelled checks, etc.) for reimbursement.

2. Funds approved for a project are for a fixed dollar amount. Cost overruns are the responsibility of the project sponsor.

3. The maximum security system grant amount is 50% of the total project cost up to and not to exceed $500.