Last updated on July 21, 2025
One of Jamaica Plain’s businesses dating back to before the United States was a country, and a business that opened just last year, were among a group of businesses to receive storefront grants.
The grants are JP Centre/South Main Streets’ inaugural Storefront Grants to five businesses/organizations in the JP Centre/South business district. Elleyo, which opened last year, and the Loring Greenough House, which opened in 1760, were among the businesses to win.
Each business will receive $2000 that can be used for a new sign, new awning, or glass replacement. The five businesses are:
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Elleyo (146a South St.)
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Ferris Wheels Bike Shop (66 South St.)
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Lean Force Training (7a Burroughs St.)
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Susanna (683 Centre St.)
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Loring Greenough House (12 South St.)
The Storefront Grant program is made possible by federal ARPA funds that distributed by the city to Main Streets districts as a Beautification Grant. JP Centre/South Main Streets created its individual program to directly fund businesses’ needs.
JP Centre/South Main Streets is still accepting applications for the Storefront Grant program, and grants can be used for new signage, grate removal, or window replacement.
