ROSStore
ROSSTORE SIGN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The ROSStore Sign Improvement Program is a funding program to support businesses in Roslindale Village in obtaining new or updated signage for their storefront. Eligible businesses may apply for funding of up to $1,000 to be put towards a new sign for their storefront.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Business must be a legal business entity with physical operations and a commercial storefront location in the Roslindale Village catchment area. Individuals will not be eligible to receive funding.
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Business must not be part of a chain, franchise, or business with over 3 locations, or an employer with over 100 employees.
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Business must be a private for-profit or non-profit organization. Public sector organizations will not be considered.
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Business must not be a temporary installation or pop-up.
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Business must hold a written lease or sublease to their physical location and have the authority to procure and install their own signage.
Preference will be given to ground floor businesses, and priority will be given to businesses with no signage or substandard signage. Preference will also be given to businesses that have demonstrated interest in investing in their brick and mortar site. Geographic location within Roslindale Village will also be considered, as we aim to spread this funding to different areas within our catchment.
Please note: Businesses who have already started the process for their sign improvement project may still apply, as long as the project is not already complete and paid for. RVMS is not able to fund any signs that have previously been purchased or installed. Approved businesses must have a signed ROSStore contract before purchasing their sign.
PROGRAM TIMELINE:
We hold two rounds of applications per calendar year, with deadlines on or around March 1 and September 1.
We are not currently accepting ROSStore applications. The next application deadline will be March 1, 2027 and will open in early February.
Please note: Upon approval, businesses have 90 days to submit a contract with a signage company prior to receiving payment. Upon payment, businesses will have 60 days to install a new sign.
Business owners are also encouraged to apply for The City of Boston's ReStore Program. While you do not need to apply for the ReStore program in order to apply for ROSStore, there are resources that may be useful to you, like the City of Boston's Design Guidelines, and more. You may apply for both grants, and are eligible to receive both grants for your signage project.
If you would like support applying for a ReStore Grant, reach out to manager@roslindale.net.