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The Storefront Redesign Program provides matching grants to property owners and small businesses in eligible areas of the City of Atlanta to help offset the costs of making exterior commercial façade improvements. Grant applications are being accepted through January 31, 2021 or until all funds have been awarded. The program is managed by the Department of City Planning and is funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds are limited: the total available for the 2020–2021 program is $75,000.
What types of projects are eligible?
Thế giới cáEligible façade improvements include:
- Signage upgrades or awning installations
- Lighting improvements
- Door and/or window replacements
- Window or door replacements
- Storefront systems
- Other exterior-facing improvements in need of repair or code compliance
- If needed, projects may qualify for architectural services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be property owners and/or business tenants operating in eligible commercial areas and located within the 30310, 30311, 30314, 30315, or 30318 ZIP codes of the city. Read the program guidelines (linked above) for complete information. To determine if your property is eligible,
How do the matching grants work?
Grants are reimbursable and require the applicant to incur expenses ahead of receiving funds. A percentage of the total project amount will be withheld to account for the applicants matching fund requirement (see below). Projects with a minimum budget of $5,000 are preferred and requests should not exceed the total amount of available funding. Funds are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, so
|
Estimated Project Budget |
Match Requirement |
|
Up to $10,000 |
10% |
|
$10,001–$30,000 |
25% |
|
$30,001 or more |
50% |
For example, if the total project cost = $10,000 then the total project reimbursement = $9,000 (or $10,000 minus 10%)
What is the deadline and how do I apply for a matching grant?
Applications are open now through January 31, 2021 or until all funds have been awarded. To apply, visit
Technical Assistance Workshop
Need a little extra guidance to navigate the application process? A virtual technical assistance workshop on will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:00pm. To RSVP, register
For more information, contact:
Semira Ajani, Project Manager
Department of City Planning, Office of Housing and Community Development
snajani@atlantaga.gov or 470-303-5312