Fresh Grants

RollingCambridge, MA

Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)

From City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Amount
Up to $50,000Up to $50,000 (90% of accessibility costs up to $25k. 50% of other costs up to $25k)
Deadline
RollingNo closing date
Where
Cambridge, MA
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
MediumA form plus a few documents.
Apply on cambridgema.gov (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to cambridgema.gov.

Cambridge commercial property owners or business tenants improving the building front (accessibility, energy-efficient doors/windows, signage, lighting, historic restoration). Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

  • Cambridge commercial property owners or business tenants improving the building front (accessibility, energy-efficient doors/windows, signage, lighting, historic restoration)

Retail, restaurant, and services

Can a small business win this?

Eligibility-driven with manager approval. past awardees can reapply after 3 years.

Before you apply

Lead with accessibility work (ramps, automatic doors): it is reimbursed at 90%.

Heads up

No deadline listed. Apply any time.

Checked on cambridgema.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)?

Up to $50,000. The full line is: Up to $50,000 (90% of accessibility costs up to $25k. 50% of other costs up to $25k). Highest figure stored: $50,000.

When can I apply for Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)?

Cambridge commercial property owners or business tenants improving the building front (accessibility, energy-efficient doors/windows, signage, lighting, historic restoration).

Does Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/storefront. The official page wins if we disagree.

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