The Downtown Yankton Facade Grant Program is a 50% public/50% private matching funds grant available to owners and tenants of existing commercial properties in the downtown area.  The goal of the program is to stimulate private investment in downtown Yankton and improve the economic vibrancy of the area through fostering an attractive environment and preserving the architectural features of the downtown properties. Grant funds are available for the purpose of upgrading the appearance of the publicly visible exterior of structures.

Eligibility: Owners and tenants of existing commercial property excluding single family residences located in an area south of 5th Street between Linn Street and Burleigh Street are eligible to apply for assistance.

Use of Fund: The funds must be used to enhance the public facing building facade, with priority given to historic preservation and restoration projects.  A complete list of eligible uses can be found in the Program Guidelines.

Application Deadline:  Application are due in the Community and Economic Development Office by 5:00 p.m. March 1, 2024. Additional applications will be considered on an ongoing basis as long as grant funds are available.

If you’re interested in applying for funding please review the Program Guidelines & Application (Fillable PDF).  An editable version of the application is available in Microsoft Word format Grant Application (Word)

 Click here for before and after pictures of some completed projects.

Brad Bies, Community Development Manager 
Community and Economic Development
416 Walnut Street
PO Box 176
Yankton, SD 57078
Phone: (605) 668-5251

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