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Facade Improvement Grant

Downtown Frederick Partnership Inc

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.

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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.

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  • Downtown Professional Building LLC · Frederick, MD

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    $10K

  • Federated Charities · Frederick, MD

    Funds used to make capital improvements to the exterior facades of buildings

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses
  • Capital

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