The Maryland Facade Improvement Program provides funding to improve the exteriors of businesses located in Maryland Sustainable Communities.
Who Can Apply
The following entities may apply for Maryland Facade Improvement Program funding for projects located in Sustainable Communities:
- Local governments
- Groups of local governments sharing a common purpose or goal
Eligible Projects
Funds will be used for capital costs related to the improvement of exterior facades for business buildings and facilities.
The local government will apply to capitalize a grants fund and develop an application process for businesses to improve their building facades.
Project should capitalize on the strengths of a community while addressing its challenges to revitalization and should help to achieve a local government’s
Sustainable Communities Action Plan.
Eligible Project Locations
Maryland Facade Improvement Program funding can only be used in areas known as
Sustainable Communities. Sustainable Communities are geographic areas inside of the
Priority Funding Area targeted for revitalization by local governments.
How to Apply
Applications are evaluated based on need, community conditions, project/program scope, proposed timeline, budget, and organizational capacity. When the competitive round is open, the application can be found on the
DHCD-NR Project Portal.
More Information
To find out more about our programs, please contact your
Regional Project Manager.
MFIP training materials and other resource documents are available on the
State Revitalization Programs webpage.
