The City of Lansing Façade Improvement Program is deigned to strengthen the economic viability of Lansing’s commercial corridors by providing targeted assistance for improving the appearance and structural conditions of buildings in highly visible and critical areas of the city.
Donor Name: City of Lansing
State: Michigan
City: Lansing
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of this program is to assist with aesthetic beauty, safety improvements as well as enhance the street appearance of Lansing businesses. Because of this program, Lansing properties have become more attractive to customers and the community as well as increasing the overall value of local businesses.
This Façade Improvement Program, along with other available incentives and programs, will begin to reinforce Lansing’s commercial corridors in both appearance and structure and will set the stage for further development. However, the ultimate success of Lansing’s commercial corridors is dependent upon the level of private sector commitment. It is up to the merchants, building owners, residents, professionals and investors to improve the mechanics of their businesses and the condition of their buildings.
Grant Types
- Transformational Grant – Up to $30,000.
- For façade projects totaling $10,000 and above, grant funds will provide a “dollar for dollar” match (50% of the total project cost) up to a maximum $30,000 award.
- Aesthetic & Maintenance Grant – up to $10,000.
- For façade projects with a total cost under $10,000, grant funds will provide a “dollar for dollar” match (50% of the total project cost) up to a maximum $5,000 award.
- Design Program Award – Up to $2,000.
- This award is for development of renderings/façade designs and material specifications to assist with potential upfront design costs to prepare for future façade improvements. Offers up to a $2,000 award value per applicant (total of $10,000 available in this category) in the form of design services by a firm selected and/or approved by the Facade Committee and LEDC.
Eligibility Criteria
Property owners, tenants and others are eligible to apply for grant funds; however, the applicants must provide proof of ownership. Applicants may have no liabilities, or past/present obligations to the City of Lansing, including and especially any back taxes. If the applicant is not the owner, a notarized letter of permission from the property owner is acceptable along with proof of the owner’s legitimate ownership interest in the property. The Façade Design Committee reserves the right to approve grant funds on a case-by-case-basis.
For more information, visit City of Lansing.
