--- title: Boone County Storefront Program --- [Skip to content](https://info.betterinboone.org/boone-county-storefront-program#main-content) # **Boone County Storefront Design Accelerator Program** [![Boone Indiana Economic Development logo](https://info.betterinboone.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Boone_wm-1ln_bk_web.png?width=365&height=50&name=Boone_wm-1ln_bk_web.png "Boone Indiana Economic Development logo")](http://BetterInBoone.org) ## Boone County Storefront Design Accelerator Program This countywide program will provide 15 Boone County businesses with a professional storefront interior design assessment, along with a $1,000 grant to implement a recommendation identified through the assessment. The goal of the program is to help local businesses enhance their storefront appeal, increase foot traffic, and improve visibility. In addition, Boone EDC will host three educational workshops focused on enhancing storefront appeal, creating welcoming retail environments, and building connections with other Boone County businesses. Strong local businesses help shape the character and identity of Boone County’s commercial and retail corridors. This program is designed to help businesses make thoughtful interior improvements that create more welcoming storefronts, strengthen customer experience, and encourage more people to shop locally. #### Storefront Accelerator Grant Parameters Program Eligibility Expense Restrictions Grant Outcomes - Must be a business located in Boone County, Indiana. - Must have a physical storefront in Boone County, Indiana. - Must be currently operating and open to the public. - Must demonstrate a clear need for financial, marketing, or interior storefront improvements that are currently limiting business growth. - Business must be in good standing with local, state, and federal requirements. - $1000 must be used for interior design improvement to the storefront, with the preference for recommendations made from the design assessment. - Business must agree to provide receipts, invoices, and other documentation demonstrating how grant funds were used to the Boone EDC. - Must be willing to enter into a grant agreement with the Boone EDC. - Cannot be used for anything permanent/immovable - No Construction or Infrastructure updates - Payroll/wages - Food, alcohol, or tobacco - Rent/mortgage/utilities costs - Debt repayment - Computers/phones/general technology - General operating expenses - Inventory or merchandise - Reimbursement for work already completed to the business - Permit, legal, or accounting fees - Work unrelated to the interior design of the business - Interior design storefront assessment - $1000 to implement interior design recommendation - 3 technical assistance workshops - Part of 15-member small business cohort - Help address store-front related barriers in Boone County ##### Interested in applying for your small business? Click the button below! *Applications close November 2nd, 2026*     [Apply Here](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gIlnqKYj4UqmUTa_QfsqBctQW0Ea_MBNglkP5klbZsVUN05ORUg5V1lTT0IwMzZYSkdVSTNXVEFLSy4u&route=shorturl) ## WorkShops ![istockphoto-628155348-612x612](https://info.betterinboone.org/hs-fs/hubfs/istockphoto-628155348-612x612.jpg?width=612&height=408&name=istockphoto-628155348-612x612.jpg "istockphoto-628155348-612x612") **Storefront Branding, Design & Layout Workshop** Calling all Boone County small business owners! Join us for an engaging and practical workshop as part of the Boone County Storefront Design Accelerator Program, presented by the Boone County Economic Development Corporation. We’re excited to welcome guest speakers from Studio RD, a local interior design firm, who will lead a hands-on session focused on storefront branding, design, and layout. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current storefront, improve your customer experience, or simply explore new ideas for making your business stand out, this workshop will provide inspiration you can put into practice. 📅 October 26th ⏰ 9:30 AM–10:30 AM 📍 Lebanon, Indiana Public Library 104 E Washington St, Lebanon, IN 46052 The workshop is open to all Boone County small businesses, and we encourage business owners to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from design professionals and connect with other local entrepreneurs. *Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.* [Register Here](https://share.hsforms.com/2at0-hzxOQpGRMjkaWVClQw4dz4l) **Have a question? Contact the Boone EDC team at hello@betterinboone.org**   ![Boone\_logo-hor-1ln\_bk\_web-1](https://info.betterinboone.org/hubfs/Boone_logo-hor-1ln_bk_web-1.png "Boone_logo-hor-1ln_bk_web-1") ---