The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant (CFIG) program is open to small business owners and commercial property owners in the City of Decatur, Georgia.
Donor Name: City of Decatur
State: Georgia
City: Decatur
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 11/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
It provides financial assistance for renovations and repairs to commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Funding Information
- The Decatur Development Authority has allocated $100,000 for this program in its 2024-2025 budget. The program is designed to provide financial assistance through grants to cover expenses incurred in large projects and one-time micro-grants for minor improvements.
- For grants, the maximum participation in a single project is $10,000. The minimum participation is $2,500 through a 75/25 matching grant, with 75% of the project reimbursed through the CFIG program (up to $10K) and 25% of expenses incurred by the applicant.
Grant Period
Projects must be started within six months of grant approval and completed within 18 months.
Eligible Scopes of Work
- Masonry repairs
- Storefront reconstruction
- Exterior painting and stucco
- Awnings and canopies
- Window and door repairs and replacements
- Permanent exterior lighting
- Repairs/replacement of gutters and downspouts
- Repairs to the roof affecting the building façade
- Sign design and installation
- Decking and stairs
- Improvement to outdoor seating areas and landscape, not including business/personal property, equipment, and supplies
- Pressure washing
- Removal of graffiti
For more information, visit City of Decatur.
