Fresh Grants

RollingWorcester, MA

Facade Program

From City of Worcester Business & Community Development (CDBG)

Amount
Up to $50,000$25,000 to $50,000 per project, up to 75% of cost
Deadline
RollingNo closing date
Where
Worcester, MA
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
Big jobA full proposal and several steps.
Apply on worcesterma.gov (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to worcesterma.gov.

Owners of commercial buildings with street-level storefronts. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

  • Owners of commercial buildings with street-level storefronts
  • ground-floor retail tenants can apply with the owner as co-applicant
  • Real-estate taxes must be current

Retail, restaurant, and services

Can a small business win this?

Discretionary, case-by-case. must meet federal CDBG requirements.

Before you apply

Reimbursement only, so you must finance the whole project up front. potential job creation raises the award.

Heads up

No deadline listed. Apply any time.

Checked on worcesterma.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 Facade Program?

Up to $50,000. The full line is: $25,000 to $50,000 per project, up to 75% of cost. Highest figure stored: $50,000.

When can I apply for Facade Program?

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

Who can apply for Facade Program?

Owners of commercial buildings with street-level storefronts. ground-floor retail tenants can apply with the owner as co-applicant. Real-estate taxes must be current.

Does Facade Program require matching funds?

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

Where was Facade Program checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.worcesterma.gov/business-community-development/financial-assistance/facade-program. The official page wins if we disagree.

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