How much funding does Facade Grant Program provide?

Facade Grant Program provides Up to $5,000 per property in funding.

Facade Grant Program

MAIN STREET HANOVER INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per property

Deadline

May 31, 2026

52 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Facade Grant Program

Overview: A financial incentive program to help rehabilitate commercial buildings in Main Street Hanover's Designated District.

Funder: Main Street Hanover, Inc. in partnership with the Borough of Hanover and the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, with funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Keystone Communities program.

Geographic Scope: Main Street Hanover's Designated District in downtown Hanover, PA

Funding Amount:

Maximum per project: $5,000 per commercial property per project

Match requirement: Dollar-for-dollar match required from applicant

Total available in current round: $50,000 in grant funds

Historical leverage: Previous round of $40,000 leveraged $106,000 in total facade improvements

Eligibility:

Qualified commercial property owners within the Main Street Hanover Designated District

Business tenants within the designated district

Project Requirements:

Projects must follow MSH Downtown Design Guidelines

Projects cannot begin before final approval from the Design Committee

Work must be paid for by property owner or business tenant at time of completion; facade grant funds provided as reimbursement

Projects must be approved by MSH Design Committee before work begins

Focus Areas:

Exterior facade improvements to commercial buildings

Building rehabilitation within the downtown historic district

What They Fund:

Facade improvements that meet Downtown Design Guidelines

Exterior building renovations and updates

Review Process:

Applications reviewed by MSH Design Committee

Committee meets first Thursday of every month

Complete applications typically approved during one meeting

Incomplete applications require additional review time

Committee follows state-approved design guidelines when making eligibility decisions

Contact Information:

Email: jtrucksess@mainstreethanover.org

In-Person Submission: Main Street Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA (also the Hanover Chamber Office)

Executive Director: Justine Kilkelly Trucksess

Phone: 717-637-6130 ext. 101

Office Address: 40 York Street, Hanover, PA 17331

Background:

Main Street Hanover is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization

Mission: To expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, improve the business environment, enhance quality of place, and increase community synergy

This is an ongoing program with multiple rounds of funding

Funded through Pennsylvania's Keystone Communities program administered by DCED

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: All applications due May 31 annually. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed in June. Applications submitted after May 31 will be rolled into the next application round.

Submission Method:
1. Download application from Main Street Hanover website
2. Submit via email to jtrucksess@mainstreethanover.org, OR
3. Submit in person at Main Street Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA

Application Timeline:
1. Complete and submit application by May 31
2. Design Committee reviews applications in June
3. Approval decisions made at monthly Design Committee meetings (first Thursday of each month)
4. If application is complete, approval typically happens during one meeting
5. Incomplete applications require additional review time

Required Materials:

Completed application form

Project scope of work documentation

Detailed description of proposed facade improvements

All materials necessary for Design Committee review

Applicants encouraged to attend Design Committee meeting to discuss project

Design Guidelines:

Projects must comply with MSH Downtown Design Guidelines

Design Committee follows state-approved design guidelines

Full FAQ list and Downtown Design Guidelines available on website

Important Requirements:

No work may begin before approval - Projects that have begun before final approval from the Design Committee will not be eligible