Only in Seattle funding available to boost business districts

#The Office of Economic Development is making $1.4 million in business district improvement funds available through its annual Only in Seattle initiative.

#Neighborhood organizations, businesses and property owners are encouraged to work on a common vision for a business district, and any can apply for project funding by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29.

#The Only in Seattle initiative is a partnership between OED, SDOT and the Department of Neighborhoods, and the district grants can be used to boost neighborhood organizations, promote business development, physically enhance a commercial corridor, or increase cleanliness and safety.

#That can include funding business coaching, community festivals, litter cleanup, murals, real estate development and more.

#The only public information session is being held at 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Beacon Hill Library, 5813, 2821 Beacon Ave S.

#Applications can be found here.

#Presentations to the Only in Seattle Review Committee take place Nov. 5,6,7,9, with funding decisions slated for December.