Facade Improvement Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Painting
- Awnings
- Lighting
- Signage
Overview
Downtown Frederick Partnership offers a Facade Improvement Grant that provides 50 percent of eligible facade improvement costs to support storefront improvements and district vitality.
Award Details:
- Maximum grant: $20,000
- Match requirement: 50% of eligible costs (applicant responsible for remaining 50%)
- Geographic scope: Commercial building facades in Downtown Frederick, Maryland
- Processing: First come, first served basis
Eligible Projects:
- Painting
- Awnings
- Lighting
- Signage
- Other facade improvements
Eligibility:
- Commercial building facades in Downtown Frederick
- Available to either property owners or tenant/business owners
- Project approval required before beginning work
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Visit downtownfrederick.org/grants to access the Facade Improvement Grant application
Key Requirements:
- Projects must be approved by Downtown Frederick Partnership prior to beginning work
- Applications processed on first come, first served basis
- 50% match of eligible costs required
Eligible Applicants:
- Property owners
- Tenant/business owners
For More Information:
- Email: kara@downtownfrederick.org
What Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $20K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Frederick, MD.
Example grants
Downtown Professional Building LLC · Frederick, MD
Funds used to make capital improvements to the exterior facades of buildings
$10K
Federated Charities · Frederick, MD
Funds used to make capital improvements to the exterior facades of buildings
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Small businesses
- Capital
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