Businesses in several Potter County communities may be
eligible for funding to help pay for cosmetic improvements under a grant being
administered by the Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance and the Pennsylvania Wilds
organization. Maximum grant is $5,000 and must be matched dollar-for-dollar by
the property owner. Included in the “regional façade improvement program” are
Galeton, Coudersport, Austin and Ulysses boroughs, as well as the townships of
Roulette, Eulalia, Sweden, Ulysses and Pike. Those interested in learning more
are invited to attend a public meeting at 10 am Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the
Gunzburger Building in Coudersport.
“To attract visitors and most other kinds of investment, communities need to
appear welcoming,” said Pa. Wilds Center executive director Ta Enos. “This
program helps communities achieve that.” Eligible types of restoration
activities include design assistance, paint, signs and repair or replacement of
awnings. More information is available from the Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance
office in Galeton, telephone 814-435-7706.
