The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is accepting grant applications from qualified commercial property and storefront owners to participate in the Thrive Storefront Renovation Project, a façade improvement grant program within the Thrive in the 05 area.
Donor Name: City of Tucson
State: Arizona
City: Tucson
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/21/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program provides funding to support property owners in investing in storefront improvements that attract customers, enhance neighborhood streetscapes, and strengthen the visual quality and economic vitality of key commercial corridors. Through this initiative, HCD will direct construction funding for up to three (3) exterior improvement projects that contribute to a more functional and economically resilient business environment while advancing Thrive in the 05 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) goals.
Objectives
This grant program directly advances the City’s economic development strategies by investing in the physical improvement of commercial properties and supporting business retention and attraction. Through façade upgrades and exterior enhancements, the program is intended to address long-term disinvestment, improve corridor aesthetics, and = increase the viability of commercial spaces. The Thrive area is poised for a resurgence as the northern gateway to Tucson’s urban core and new investments in housing, transportation, and economic development must be designed to benefit current residents and businesses.
Funding Information
An additional Historic fund of $50,000 is available to five (5) property owners in up to $10,000 limits located in the Historic Mircale Mile National Register Historic District. This additional Historic funding may be requested in conjunction with the $500,000 or as a stand-alone application.
For more information, visit City of Tucson.
