Main Street Hanover Launches Sprout & Stroll Storefront Plant Micro-Grant Program
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is pleased to announce the launch of the Sprout & Stroll Storefront Plant Micro-Grant Program, designed to help downtown businesses enhance their storefronts with vibrant, welcoming plant displays in advance of the upcoming Folk & Flower Arts Festival.
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Grant Amount: Up to $300 (reimbursement-based)
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Initial Round: 50 businesses will be accepted
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Additional Awards: If funding remains after the first round, additional grants may be awarded
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Eligible Use: Purchase of outdoor plants and/or planters for storefront displays
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Location Requirement: Business must be located within the Main Street Hanover designated area in downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania
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Payment Method: Reimbursement issued after installation and submission of itemized receipts and photos
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Installation Deadline: All planters must be installed no later than Saturday, May 9, 2026, in preparation for the Folk & Flower Arts Festival
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Application Deadline: April 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM
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Purchase and install outdoor plants and/or planters in front of their storefront
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Provide necessary pots/containers, potting soil, plant materials, and daily watering
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Maintain plants in a healthy, well-watered, and vibrant condition throughout the growing season
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Replace plants if they become damaged or fail
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Submit itemized receipts and installation photos for reimbursement
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About Main Street Hanover
The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.
Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.
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Moriah Tyler Executive Director
- March 06, 2026
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