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Grants Give Downtown Businesses a Facelift

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In collaboration with The City of Frederick, Downtown Frederick Partnership, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), nearly 100 businesses in historic Downtown Frederick have received matching grant funds to enhance their facades since 2004. 

The Facade Improvement Program is funded through DHCD's Community Legacy program and is targeted at strengthening the community through commercial revitalization, business retention, and attraction. 

Take a look at some of the most recently completed facade improvement projects within Downtown Frederick.

10 S. Bentz Street

Comparison of a building's exterior, pre-renovation on the left with a tan brick facade and old windows, and post-renovation on the right, displaying a black facade and updated windows, showcasing a modern transformation.

629 N. Market Street

Exterior of a red brick building with a mural depicting a portrait of a man above a series of flying doves.

35 N. Market Street

Two jewelery shop fronts: the first, beneath a brick building, has a dark green awning, a

31 West Patrick Street

Exterior of the Maryland Ensemble Theatre building at 31 East Patrick Street, with a large glass storefront featuring the

Interested in Applying?

Business owners along the Patrick Street Corridor may be eligible for a matching grant under the Facade Improvement Program.  The Program is administered jointly by the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development and its partners - the Downtown Frederick Partnership, the Golden Mile Alliance, and East Frederick Rising.

Details on each grant opportunity is provided below:

Downtown Frederick

  • Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements up to $10,000. For details, contact the Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301-698-8118 or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.

East Frederick

  • Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements up to $10,000. For details, contact the Department of Economic Development at 301-600-6360 or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Golden Mile

  • Facade Improvement Program - Eligible businesses may receive a 1:1 match on qualified exterior facade improvements of up to $22,000. For details, contact the Golden Mile Alliance at goldenmilealliance@gmail.com or download the application. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.