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Submit a BIG Grant Application Online

Submit a BIG Grant Application Online

The Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program was established by the City Council and is implemented by the Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission, City Manager, and staff. The Economic Development Office administers the BIG program and, once approved, the Planning, Development Engineering, and Building Divisions work with awardees to coordinate permits, inspections, and project requirements.

Review ALL information here before submitting an application!

Your application will not be processed until ALL information is received.

BIG Application Form

Note: Your application will not be processed until ALL information is received.

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Type of grant*
Has business received BIG funding in the past?*
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Business owner is a resident of:*
Property owned or leased?*
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      Is the property subleased or shared with another business?
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          Describe how this project meets the City goals and priorities listed in the Program Scoring Rubric. All applications will be considered and scored on a first-come-first-served basis according to the criteria listed on the rubric. In order to be considered for grant funding by the City of Thornton, a business must meet a minimum score of 19. See main grant information page to download scoring rubric.
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                  You may submit copies of expense receipts for up to the past 12 months pertaining to grant request.
                  I acknowledge that all information in this BIG application is accurate and correct.*
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