Facade Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Removal of false fronts (such as aluminum panels)
- Repair or replacement of windows, doors, and cornices
- Exterior painting (when part of a larger rehab effort)
- Repair or replacement of façade materials
Overview
Geographic Scope: Older commercial areas in Raleigh, NC
Purpose: Help businesses and property owners upgrade and improve their building's exterior appearance
Funding Details
Maximum Award: Up to $10,000
Match Requirement: 50/50 match required (applicant must match 50% of grant funds)
Eligible Improvements
- Removal of false fronts (such as aluminum panels)
- Repair or replacement of windows, doors, and cornices
- Exterior painting (when part of a larger rehab effort)
- Repair or replacement of façade materials
- New awnings
Contact Information
Title: Small Business and Workforce Development Analyst
Note: For current funding availability, contact program administrator directly.
How to Apply
Application Process
For detailed application procedures and current funding availability, contact:
Jocelyn Sanchez
Small Business and Workforce Development Analyst
Email: jocelyn.sanchez@raleighnc.gov
Phone: 919-996-3137
What Downtown Raleigh Alliance Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 9
- Total given
- $79K
- Median grant
- $8,330
- Range
- $2,481–$15K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Raleigh, NC; Jacksonville, NC; Youngsville, NC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Flavor Hills · Jacksonville, NC
Storefront upfit grant
$15K
The Green Monkey · Raleigh, NC
Storefront upfit grant
$15K
Blackbird Books and Coffee LLC · Youngsville, NC
Storefront upfit grant
$13K
Barber Wine Company · Raleigh, NC
Store front uplift
$10K
Raleigh Popsicle CO · Raleigh, NC
Storefront upfit grant
$8,330
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Small businesses
- Community development
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