This initiative is designed to provide financial assistance to homeowners embarking on sidewalk repairs. While many German Village sidewalks are in excellent condition, others pose safety and accessibility challenges. Here is a brief overview of the program:

• • Both members and non-members of the German Village Society can apply. Renters are encouraged to share information about the program with their landlords who can then apply.

• • The repairs made must comply with design guidelines and require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the German Village Commission.

• • Applicants are eligible for an award of $700 for brick-to-brick repairs or $1,000 for concrete-to-brick conversion.

• • All applications submitted are subject to review by a volunteer-led Brick Sidewalks Grant Committee.

• • Location, pedestrian traffic, and degree of deterioration will determine the applicant’s eligibility to receive sidewalk repair funding.

  • Sidewalk bricks are to be made of clay; the widespread use of bricks from similar local clay deposits is what gives German Village its distinctive and uniform brick color. 

  • You must submit an approved COA at the time of your application.

  • All applications, once approved, will only be valid for up to one year; after that point, applicants must reapply.

  • The Brick Sidewalk Incentive Committee’s meeting schedule is flexible, convening as needed upon receipt of applications. We strive to provide decisions within 30 days of receiving a complete application.

  • The Administrator is required to conduct a physical site inspection of the grant fund request location to confirm that the work has been completed in accordance with the approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). 

  • Grant funds will be paid to the property owner after the brick sidewalk repair, maintenance, and/or restoration work has been completed (final project invoice and completed sidewalk photos must be submitted).