The Eagle Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Downtown Eagle Project Investment Program, awarding $50,000 in grants to help enhance Eagle’s downtown, stimulate economic growth and foster community vibrancy. Selected from 19 applicants, this year’s recipients impressed the EDDA Board of Directors with their innovative projects aimed at revitalizing Eagle’s downtown core.
"We are incredibly proud of the strong and growing business community in downtown Eagle," said Greg Schroeder, Chair of the Eagle Downtown Development Authority. "The quality of applications we received for the Downtown Eagle Project Investment Program was truly impressive, and it’s clear that our local businesses are committed to enhancing our downtown. While we couldn't fund every deserving project this time, we remain dedicated to finding additional resources to support even more of our business owners and their innovative ideas in the future."
The following is a list of projects funded.
EagleARTS, 120 Broadway Street - $4,400
EagleARTS is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Eagle by developing arts and culture. To increase visitor attraction, the grant will support marketing for three major events, including Murder on Broadway on March 14, 2025; the Fall ARTwalk Festival on Sept. 12, 2025; and the Holiday ARTwalk on Dec. 12, 2025.
Flower Hound, 115 E. 2nd Street, #3 - $7,000
Flower Hound provides floristry and home decor featuring local artists and products from local farmers for special events and hosts classes and workshops for the community. The grant will support expanding existing commercial space tenant improvements to host community workshops.
Hidden Table Games, 228 Broadway Street - $4,400
Hidden Table Games fills a need in the community by providing a space where people can come together to make new friends and business connections, escape the daily grind and enjoy hobbies. The establishment draws weekly attendees from Aspen, Vail, Summit County, Red Cliff, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Grand Junction. The grant will support local advertising and marketing.
FOODsmith Prep, 318 Broadway Street - $4,400
FOODsmith Prep offers handcrafted take-home meals, ingredients, locally produced bottled and canned drinks, chef-curated cooking tools and immersive cooking classes. The grant will support permanent signage, installation of a custom-made handrail, refurbishing exterior lighting and installing an outdoor community cookbook lending library.
Higher Elevation Healing Arts School LLC, 215 Broadway Street - $4,400
Higher Elevation Healing Arts School offers professional and student massage services. Their mission is to ensure the community can access affordable wellness services. They also provide a massage therapist training course that prepares students for a career in massage therapy. The grant will support the tuition assistance program, new commercial signage and advertising.
Mountain Market & Supply, 201 Broadway Street - $7,000
Mountain Market & Supply provides the Vail Valley community and visitors with a local food and gifts market. It prioritizes Colorado farmers, merchants and artisans who offer organic and healthy options. The grant will support startup costs, including commercial signage and refrigeration equipment.
Slope and Hatch, 115 E. 2nd Street, # 1 - $7,000
Slope and Hatch is “Fuel For Your Mountain Adventure.” The restaurant’s design is warm and inviting. It provides a quick bite for the family and a place to unwind after a day on the slopes. The modern-day comfort food is made from scratch daily. The grant will support offsetting the costs of the significant restaurant build-out.
Vail Valley Wellness, 404 Broadway Street - $7,000
Vail Valley Wellness is a trusted holistic health center that has served Eagle County for eight years. Services include acupuncture, herbal support, massage therapy and red-light therapy. The grant will support storefront and outdoor improvements, including commercial signage, exterior painting and the creation of a unique outdoor space with a pergola.
Yoga Off Broadway, 139 Broadway Street, Unit A - $4,400
Yoga Off Broadway is committed to offering a variety of classes, styles, and instructors to serve people of all ages, cultures, and fitness levels. The grant will support multi-business marketing and advertising.
The EDDA is scheduled to host its second round of grant funding in the spring of 2025, also doling out $50,000. Additional details and calls for applications will be announced at a later date. Following the disbursement of the full $100,000 from DOLA and TIF, the EDDA will announce future grant opportunities as they become available.
For more information, contact the town’s Economic Development and Housing Specialist Nikki Davis at nikki.davis@townofeagle.org or 970-328-9654.
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About the Downtown Eagle Project Investment Program
The EDDA considers investments in development projects within its boundary to fulfill its Plan of Development. Project investment opportunities are supported by the EDDA’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) dollars. In 2024, the EDDA, in partnership with the Town of Eagle, applied for and was awarded grant funds from the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Program, a state program established by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Local Government (DLG). In total, the EDDA stands to allocate a combined $100,000 in grants between 2024 - 2025.
The program will award funding to support business and property owners, facilitate tangible improvements, foster industry clusters and knowledge sharing, provide business attraction and awareness activities and build business demand. Funds received from the program must be used on aspects of a project that have a direct community benefit and meet the goals/strategies of the EDDA Plan of Development. Participation is limited to owners of real property within the territorial limits of the EDDA, their lessees with the consent of the owners, or their authorized representatives.