The City of Saint Paul will begin its 2010 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Loan & Grant Program with a workshop on Wednesday, February 10th. Non-profit, for-profit, and public entities are invited to apply for a standard repayment loan and/or grant assistance over $5,000.  For profit applicants must include in their proposal a standard repayment loan equal to 50% or more of the total STAR dollars being requested.  STAR provides funding for capital improvement projects within the City of Saint Paul and requires a minimum $1 to $1 match with private resources.

Key dates:

• Feb. 10th: Orientation workshop: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., St. Bernard’s Parish Hall, 170 Rose Avenue West.
• April 1st: Applications are due by 4 p.m.
• May: Proposals reviewed by the Neighborhood STAR Board.
• June: Recommendations forwarded to the Mayor and City Council.

Guidelines and application forms will be available at the workshop, by calling 651- 266-STAR or online.

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