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
629 N. Market Street
35 N. Market Street
31 West Patrick Street
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.