Las Vegas offering business grants to improve security in redevelopment areas

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Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Businesses in the city of Las Vegas are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 to reimburse costs of improving security at their location. Those interested in the Business Security Program can find an application (in English and Spanish) and additional details at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/SecurityGrant.

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The new program provides financial assistance for securing buildings by adding fencing, security cameras or other security measures. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with a total cap of $1 million for the program.

In order to qualify, properties must be located in the city of Las Vegas, and be within a qualified census tract.

Additionally the business must be zoned commercial, industrial or mixed-use operations. To qualify, businesses must have been in operation since Dec. 1, 2019. Finally, properties with multiple retail tenants and/or vacant storefronts will be limited to one grant per storefront.

Ineligible properties include single-family residential and multi-family residential properties not part of a larger mixed-use development and businesses that hold non-restricted gaming licenses (restaurants may qualify). For questions email CLVARPA@LasVegasNevada.gov.

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