Programs
Facade Grants and BEAF Loans
The Downtown Danville Partnership is committed to helping businesses in Downtown Danville thrive by providing funds through theΒ Business Enhancement and Attraction Fund (BEAF) and Facade Grant programs.
- The Business Expansion & Attraction Fund (BEAF) is a loan-based program designed to support businesses and property owners as they pursue substantial work to improve, expand, and enhance their downtown Danville buildings.
- Our FaΓ§ade Grant Program offers financial assistance to downtown businesses and building owners looking to improve their exteriors. Grant funding is available for faΓ§ade renovations, signage, awnings, and lighting upgrades.
Click the links below to learn more about these programs, then contact the Town Planner, Lesa Ternet (317.745.4180 ext. 1101 or Lternet@danvillein.gov) to see if your business qualifies.
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πβ¨ Christmas on the Square is just 2 weeks away! β¨πWeβre counting down to one of the most magical nights of the year, and weβve got a little sneak peek of whatβs coming to Downtown Danville! From festive activities to cozy treats and twinkling lights, thereβs something for everyone to enjoy.But thatβs not allβ¦ πMany of our downtown businesses are cooking up their own special activities, products, and surprises for the evening. Be sure to follow the FB event pageβmore announcements are on the way!Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 28, from 4β7 p.m. We canβt wait to celebrate with you in Downtown Danville. β€οΈπ β¨#LoveDowntownDanville #ChristmasOnTheSquare #DanvilleIN ... See MoreSee Less
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π Congratulations to our Scares on the Square Scavenger Hunt winner β Jillian Treibel!A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined the fun and explored downtown during the event. We loved seeing so many of you visiting local businesses and getting into the Halloween spirit! ππ§‘And a huge shoutout to the incredible downtown businesses who donated items for the grand prize basket β your generosity makes community events like this possible:ποΈ Forget-Me-NotsπΌοΈ Gallery on the Squareπ Refined Beautyπ° The Republicanπͺ Fast Track Physical Therapyπ The BeehiveπΈ Mokeyβs LLCπ Danville Royal Theaterβͺ Danville Christian Churchπͺ Creation CafΓ© - Coffee and BakeryThanks for making Scares on the Square scavenger hunt such a spooktacular success! π»β¨#ScaresOnTheSquare #LoveDowntownDanville #DanvilleIN ... See MoreSee Less
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ππ What an incredible turnout for this yearβs Scarecrow Festival! So many people came downtown to enjoy the amazing creativity on display and cast their votes for their favorite.It was a tight race β just 4 votes separated 1st and 2nd place! ππ₯ 1st Place: #18 β Apple House Preschoolπ₯ 2nd Place: #38 β Liz Shipleyπ₯ 3rd Place: #2 β Tiffany Dalton(Of course, we think all of the participants are winners, and so did many of our voters! We've included a few of the positive community comments shared about everyone's displays.)π¬πA huge THANK YOU to everyone who built and displayed a scarecrow to bring fall fun to the Courthouse Square, and to everyone who came out to explore, enjoy, and vote. ππWe canβt wait to see what you all create next year!#ScarecrowFestival #LoveDowntownDanville #DanvilleIN ... See MoreSee Less
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π WOW! π€© Scares on the Square was such a blast β we couldnβt pick just a few photos to share, so hereβs a full photo dump! π» See if you can spot yourself or a friend, then drop your favorite pics from the night in the comments!A HUGE thank-you to our incredible sponsors β Danville Rotary Community Corps, Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Ryan Homes, Hendricks Therapy, The Kickstand, Lawson & CO, Weichert Realtors, Forget-Me-Nots, and Gallery on the Square. π Your support makes this event possible (and free!) for our amazing community!And shoutout to all the awesome local businesses and community members who joined the Trunk-or-Treat line and candy stops β we can only imagine how much candy was handed out! π¬π€―We at the Downtown Danville Partnership hope you had an unforgettable night. Thanks for celebrating with us, and we canβt wait to see you again next year in beautiful Downtown Danville! π₯°π#ScaresOnTheSquare #DowntownDanville ... See MoreSee Less
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π YES!!! π We can't wait for Christmas on the Square, presented by the Downtown Danville Partnership & Hawkeye Storage + Parking!π β¨π Friday, November 28 | 4β7 p.m.πΆ Caroling, chili, lights, Santa, and holiday magic all around the SquareMark your calendars and get ready to kick off the season Downtown Danville style! β€οΈπ#ChristmasOnTheSquare #DowntownDanville #HolidaySeason ... See MoreSee Less
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π§ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE β HALLOWEEN NIGHT π§This Friday, we're getting ready for Scares on the Square and to keep everyone safe and make room for all the spooky fun, roads surrounding the square will be closed beginning at 4 p.m. ππ»π Scares on the Square runs from 6β8 p.m. so be sure to come downtown to enjoy trick-or-treating, festive displays, and Halloween activities for the whole family!β οΈ Please plan ahead for parking and expect detours. Letβs make this a safe and fun night for everyone!#ScaresOnTheSquare #DowntownDanville #HalloweenFun #DanvilleIN ... See MoreSee Less
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