Posted on December 20, 2024
For more information, contact:
Ivy Wells, Director, Economic & Community Development
410-629-1722
[email protected]
December 19, 2024
For Immediate Release…
BERLIN MAIN STREET AND THE TOWN OF BERLIN ANNOUNCE COMMERCIAL FAÇADE PROGRAM FUNDING GRANT
$50,000 AWARDED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(December 19, 2024) – The Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street are pleased to announce the grant award of $50,000 to continue the Berlin Commercial Façade Grant Program. This grant program provides matching funds to downtown property and business owners to improve the exterior of their buildings, enhance the overall streetscape, and attract new customers.
The grants will cover up to 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum award of $10,000. The funds can be used for a variety of improvements, such as painting, signage, lighting, awnings, etc.
“The Town of Berlin is incredibly grateful to receive this continued support. The facade grant program has been instrumental in restoring our downtown shopping district, making it more vibrant and attractive for both residents and visitors,” said Mayor Zack Tyndall, “We encourage our small businesses to reach out to our Economic and Community Development team to start the conversation about their 2025 facade improvement projects. Together, we can continue to enhance the beauty and appeal of Berlin.”
“The Downtown Commercial Façade Grant Program is an essential tool in supporting the continued growth and development of our downtown district,” said Ivy Wells, Director of Economic and Community Development, “We are excited to see the applications next year and we look forward to seeing the continued historic preservation and beautification of our downtown Main Street Historic District.”
Applications for the Berlin Façade Grant will be available in January.
For more information, please contact Ivy Wells iwells@berlinmd .gov, 410-629-1722
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Tags: #townofberlin, #DHCH, #FacadeGrant
