Safety & Security Grant
The Safety & Security grant is designed to assist commercial property owners and area businesses with improving the security and safety of their building and/or property, thus improving the overall wellbeing of the business district. This Airport Gateway Business Improvement District #40 grant program is intended to leverage local dollars, as well as support the ongoing beautification efforts of local business and property owners in the district and our community.
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 for this grant program.
Security System definition: Any of various means or devices such as cameras, alarms, detection devices, doors and lighting designed to guard persons and property against a broad range of hazards, including crime, accidents, and attack.
Project Eligibility:
1. A business security system project must have one or more of the following as its primary purpose:
- Crime reduction
- Theft prevention
- Vandalism prevention
- Improved perception of safety
2. Grant limits are up to 50% of the total project cost with a ceiling of $1,000 per grant.
3. An approved security system project must be completed within the funding period.
4. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for the duration of fund availability.
5. Applicants are limited to one grant award per calendar year.
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 $1,000.
