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Mission: Interior Grant

DOWNTOWN FREDERICK PARTNERSHIP INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per location

Deadline

June 12, 2026

64 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mission: Interior Grant

Overview: Downtown Frederick Partnership offers the Mission: Interior Grant to support interior capital improvements that help strengthen the downtown retail and restaurant community through matching grant funds.

Award Details:

  • Maximum per location: $5,000

  • Total available 2026: $25,000

  • Match requirement: Businesses must provide matching contributions (greater than 50% match preferred)

  • Geographic scope: Downtown Frederick, Maryland

    • Eligible Projects:

  • Interior capital improvements to commercial spaces

  • Restoration of interior historic features

  • Accessibility improvements

  • Fire suppression system additions

  • Flooring upgrades

  • Lighting improvements

  • Plumbing and restroom renovations

  • Retail and restaurant space enhancements

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Retail and restaurant businesses in Downtown Frederick

  • Longer lease periods preferred

  • Business tenure considered

  • Geographic diversity across downtown

  • Projects expanding services through accessibility or fire suppression improvements prioritized

    • Selection Process:

  • Competitive award process

  • Applications reviewed by Partnership's Business Development Committee

  • Ranked on criteria including lease length, business tenure, match percentage, project type, and geographic diversity

    • Program History:

  • Since launch: More than $165,000 granted

  • Matched by more than $542,000 in business investments

    • Contact: Kara Norman, Executive Director | kara@downtownfrederick.org | 301.698.8118

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: June 12, 2026

    How to Apply:

  • Visit downtownfrederick.org/grants to access the Mission: Interior Grant application

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Longer lease periods

  • Business tenure

  • Greater than 50% match contribution

  • Projects that expand services through improvements to accessibility or fire suppression systems

  • Geographic diversity

  • Projects that improve and/or restore an interior historic feature

    • Award Process:

  • Competitive selection by Business Development Committee

  • Up to $5,000 per location with $25,000 total available

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