The County of Kern – Economic Development Division has partnered with Project Development Solutions, Inc. to administer the Kern Biz Façade Improvement Grant Program.
Donor Name: County of Kern
State: California
County: Kern County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Kern Biz offers competitive, one-time grants of up to $10,000 to support small businesses and property owners in unincorporated commercial corridors. The program aims to boost storefront investment, improve security, and enhance public benefit through exterior and interior upgrades. All funded improvements must be completed within six months of the grant agreement.
Program Objectives
- Support Local Businesses. Provide financial assistance to small businesses and property owners to upgrade their storefronts, increasing customer attraction and foot traffic.
- Boost Economic Development & Revitalization. Stimulate local economic activity by increasing property values, attracting new businesses, and encouraging private investment in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use areas.
- Promote Public Safety. Improve lighting, signage, and overall visibility to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce crime in business districts.
- Strengthen Community Identity. Foster a sense of pride and engagement among business owners and residents by revitalizing neighborhood commercial spaces.
Eligible Activities
- Exterior Façade Improvements
- Site Enhancements
- Site Security Improvements.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants include only privately owned businesses located within Kern County’s unincorporated communities. Private Businesses must meet the following requirements:
- A legal business entity, such as a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or Limited Liability Company.
- The business’ fixed office or distribution point must be in and have a street address within unincorporated Kern County for at least six (6) months prior to the submission of a grant application. Applicants should refer to the Interactive County Map Tool and the Is My Address in Unincorporated Kern? to determine if their business is located within unincorporated Kern County.
- The business must credit all sales tax generated from the business to its business location in Kern County.
- Recipient(s) must be owners or tenants of commercial, industrial, mixed-use property.
For more information, visit County of Kern.
