Funding Opportunities

Grants & Incentives

Programs to help property owners and developers invest in downtown Ponca City.

50/50 matching grant for building improvements

Improvement Grant

Available to property owners and merchants within the CBD for facade restoration, storefront updates, roof repairs, accessibility improvements, signage, and more.

Up to project match

Applications closed — check back next cycle

Fire suppression system assistance

CBD Code Compliance Program

Helps downtown property owners offset the significant cost of fire suppression system installation required when changing building use — particularly for upper floor activation.

Up to $60,000 (50% of cost)

Annual fund: $240,000

Incentives for new and rehabilitated housing

HIP 2.0 — Housing Incentive Program

Ponca City Utility Authority program spurring housing development — new construction, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of older buildings into residential units.

Annual set aside: $300,000

Active program

State & federal tax credits for historic rehab

Oklahoma Historic Tax Credits

Offset up to 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs for certified historic structures. Stack with PCMS grants for maximum impact on your downtown building project.

Up to 20% of rehab costs

Administered by Oklahoma SHPO

Questions about eligibility?

Contact the PCMS office at 580-763-8082 or admin@poncacitymainstreet.com