RollingFrederick (Downtown), MD

Facade Improvement Project

From Downtown Frederick Partnership (MD Community Legacy funds)

Amount: Up to $20,00050% match, $500 to $20,000 (25% match for a repeat project within 2 years)
Deadline: RollingNo closing date
Where: Frederick (Downtown), MD
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to downtownfrederick.org.

Building owners or tenants (with owner authorization) of commercial buildings in Downtown Frederick Partnership boundaries (Market, Patrick, Everedy Square/Shab Row, Carroll Creek frontages). Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

Building owners or tenants (with owner authorization) of commercial buildings in Downtown Frederick Partnership boundaries (Market, Patrick, Everedy Square/Shab Row, Carroll Creek frontages)

Retail, restaurant, and services

Can a small business win this?

First-come review by the Design Committee in under five business days, then Maryland Historical Trust review (30 days).

Before you apply

Bring two contractor bids and a full-facade photo. work must conform to the Frederick Town Historic District guidelines.

Heads up

No deadline listed. Apply any time.

Checked on downtownfrederick.org, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

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

Similar grants

Facade Improvement Grant (FIG): Up to $50,000
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MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant (2026 Round 3): Up to $50,000

Common questions

How much is Facade Improvement Project?

Up to $20,000. The full line is: 50% match, $500 to $20,000 (25% match for a repeat project within 2 years). Highest figure stored: $20,000.

When can I apply for Facade Improvement Project?

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

Who can apply for Facade Improvement Project?

Building owners or tenants (with owner authorization) of commercial buildings in Downtown Frederick Partnership boundaries (Market, Patrick, Everedy Square/Shab Row, Carroll Creek frontages).

Does Facade Improvement Project require matching funds?

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

Where was Facade Improvement Project checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://downtownfrederick.org/facade/. The official page wins if we disagree.