The Route 40 Revitalization Grant Program is designed to assist businesses and organizations striving to improve their exterior image and function, resulting in an enhanced visual appearance and increased utilization of the business by the community.
Donor Name: Cecil County
State: Maryland
County: Cecil County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Route 40 is the main business corridor through Cecil County and revitalizing this area is essential to future economic growth.
Funding Information
- The maximum award per grant application is $25,000 for revitalization | $50,000 for blight removal.
- Applicants must match the funds for which they are applying. For example, if applying for $25,000, you must already have a minimum of $25,000 to spend on the project which will cost $50,000. Your matching funds must be a part of the costs of the grant approved project.
Eligible Activities
- Signage
- Lighting
- Siding
- Painting
- Entrance
- Porch/Deck
- Fencing
- Landscaping/Hardscaping
- Sidewalks
- Driveway
- Parking
- ADA Ramp
- Demolition
- Removal of Blight/Eyesore
- Other revitalizing projects will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Funds requested through this application are limited to businesses and organizations, for profit or non-profit, located within Cecil County, Maryland along the Route 40 corridor, with a Route 40/Pulaski Highway address.
For more information, visit Cecil County.
