The Downtown Janesville Business Improvement District is infusing more money into two grant programs that are available for businesses.

Board Chair Matt Kealy says the funding for façade grants has been increased from $15,000 to $25,000. The application period for those grants has ben extended until the end of the month.

Kealy says funding for business recruitment and retention grants has been increased to $14,000 with up to $2000 in 50 percent matching funds available all year long until the money is exhausted.

More information can be found on the Business Improvement District website.