The Town of Wickenburg invites applications for the Commercial Façade Grant Program to revitalize urban commercial properties.
Donor Name: Town of Wickenburg
State: Arizona
City: Wickenburg
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant supports aesthetic and functional exterior enhancements that contribute to Wickenburg’s visual appeal, community engagement, and economic vitality.
Objectives
- Enhance Visual Aesthetics: Encourage exterior improvements such as fresh paint, architectural details, and signage upgrades.
- Stimulate Economic Development: Incentivize business investments to increase foot traffic and consumer spending.
- Promote Business Sustainability: Support long-term viability of local businesses.
- Complement Revitalization Efforts: Align with existing community revitalization initiatives.
- Support Local Entrepreneurship: Enhance visibility and attract new enterprises
Funding Information
- The total grant pool is $25,000, and individual awards will be made up to $10,000 per applicant, depending on the evaluation of all submissions.
- Matching Funds: 50% match required by applicant.
Types of Eligible Projects
Exterior Building Improvements
- Architectural details
- Siding materials and paint
- Windows and doors
- Tuck pointing and stonework
- Exterior lighting attached to the building and associated electrical work
- Awnings
- New or renovated attached signs (excluding LED signs)
- Soffit and Fascia
- Any other improvements physically attached to the building as approved by the Grants Administrator
Exterior Site Improvements
- New or renovated free standing exterior lights/light poles or signs (no LED)
- Roof repairs (visible from any public right-of-way)
- Parking lot enhancements visible from public right-of-way, such as new striping, decorative paving, landscaping, or pedestrian improvements, are eligible.
- Decorative fencing, landscaping, decks & outdoor furniture (visible from any public right-of-way)
- New construction as an extension of an existing façade and demolition (each limited to 25% of project cost)
- Any other site improvements as approved by the Grants Administrator
Eligibility Criteria
Projects eligible for grant funding:
- Property owners and/or tenants (tenants must submit owner approval).
- Applicant must provide current copy of Town of Wickenburg Business License with application.
- Must have current Town of Wickenburg business license and submit copy with application
- Location: Core business area (see boundary map); others with frontage on public right-of-way encouraged to apply.
- Reimbursement Basis: Funds disbursed post-project completion and final inspection.
- Public updates or presentations on project may be required.
For more information, visit Town of Wickenburg.
