Commercial Sign & Façade Grant

Summary

The goal of the Commercial Sign & Façade Grant Program is to provide an incentive to businesses and property owners to enhance their building’s presentation to the public with improved storefront designs and other façade elements to contribute to the overall enhancement of the City Center. The City also recognizes attractive signage is an important part of running a successful business, and if done right, may assist in building brand visibility and increasing customer awareness. This program is subject to funding availability and is on a first-come, first-served basis. All projects must pertain to commercial or mixed-use buildings. 

Grant Amounts

The program provides a 50% matching grant for reimbursement of approved projects for the following amounts:

  1. Commercial Sign grants range from a minimum of $250, to maximum of $1,500.

COMMERCIAL SIGN PROGRAM GRANT AMOUNTS

Required Applicant    Match

Overall Project Total

Grant Minimum

$250

$250

$500

Grant Maximum

$1,500

$1,500

$3,000


  1. Façade grants range from a minimum of $2,500, to maximum of $7,500.

FAÇADE PROGRAM GRANT AMOUNTS

Required Applicant    Match

Overall Project Total

Grant Minimum

$2,500

$2,500

$5,000

Grant Maximum

$7,500

$7,500

$15,000

Each grant require a 1:1 match from the applicant. Example: a $2,500 grant would require a $2,500 investment from the applicant for a total project investment of $5,000. 

Full program guidelines apply.

Click on the following link for full Commercial Sign & Façade Grant Program Guidelines

Click on the following link for full Commercial Sign & Façade Grant Application

Contact: DCED Team Members at DCED@Hagerstownmd.org