b"Westmonts Downtown Incentive Program Promotes Fire SafetyThe Village of Westmont announced the 2024 Downtown Incentive Program (DIP) that provides matching grants to qualifying downtown Central Business District business owners and commercial/mixed-use property owners to help cover costs for improvements that include signage, facade, exterior accessibility, andre suppression systems. Qualifying projects begin at $5,000, and grant awards can be up to $20,000. Grants typically cover 10% to 25% of eligible expenses, but incentive bonuses may increase the match up to 50%.The DIP can provide funding for installation, upgrade, or expansion ofre suppression systems, alarms, exiting signage, emergency exiting, or similar upgrades to enhance there safety of a building.Information about the DIP is posted at westmont.illinois.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1890.FireSprinklerAssoc.org|708-403-4468 2024, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board. All rights reserved. A not-for-pro t organization.NIFSAB-AD24-Westmont-Incentive_8'5x11_v5.indd 1 3/18/24 4:29PM"