Grants MainStreet Project, Inc.
The catalyst for revitalizing, beautifying, and energizing downtown Grants
Grants MainStreet Project, Inc.
The catalyst for revitalizing, beautifying, and energizing downtown Grants
Our Mission & District
What is Grants MainStreet?
Grants MainStreet Project, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to revitalize and beautify the Grants MainStreet District.
Our work uses the Four-Point Approach to promote, design, organize, and revitalize businesses, properties, and public places in the downtown area.
We are an economic developer on a small scale. Looking at ways to assist commerce and find solutions to the needs of businesses and property owners inside the MainStreet District.
Where is the Grants MainStreet District?
The Grants MainStreet District encompasses the most commercial buildings within a mile 1/2 span. The district starts at the west side of town on Wayne Street & Santa Fe Avenue (Route 66); It covers eastward to Anderman Street & Santa Fe Avenue (Route 66); It then covers north along the Rio San Jose and includes properties along Mountain Road and High Street.
The MainStreet 4-Point Approach
MainStreet's Organization Point focuses on developing resources (human and financial), encourage cooperation, and build leadership in the district. The work engages in volunteer recruitment, volunteer appreciation, fundraising, and organizational structuring.
The Design Point focuses on improving the appearance of downtown Grants and promotes historic preservation. Work within this point revolves around private and property development, reuse, and beautification. Things like park clean-ups, assisting in the development of a property for reuse, updating signage and facades, supporting art in public places.
Economic Vitality means concerning ourselves with the health of our local economy. This point focuses on encouraging alternative uses such as housing and cultural entities to reduce vacancy in the district, providing education about public and private economic development resources, and encouraging public and private investment in the district to support job creation and combat physical deterioration through the preservation and enhancement of the district.
The Promotion Point champions creating a positive image for downtown Grants by education of local history and promotion of the downtown as an exciting place to live. Things like capturing and sharing the stories of influential families and individuals, hosting events that generate foot traffic in the downtown, amplifying business promotions through our promotional channels, and communicating the district success.
2023 Revitalization Statistics
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Grants Received
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NMMS Services
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Partnership Engaged
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Net New Businesses
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Organizational Partners
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Event Partners
As a Main Street America™ affiliated program, Grants MainStreet is a recognized program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
New Mexico MainStreet serves as a resource and support network for designated MainStreet communities, providing them with technical assistance, resources, and information in their revitalization efforts to create healthy, sustainable downtowns. From the basics of the Main Street Four-Point Approach® to advanced downtown development strategies, New Mexico MainStreet offers educational and specialized services to designated communities.
The City of Grants supports Grants MainStreet and New Mexico MainStreet's efforts to revitalize its downtown Grants. Creating the cleanest, safest city in New Mexico starts with a thriving and beautified downtown.