This grant program offers matching reimbursement grants up to $10,000 to small business owners and property owners in Raleigh's Economic Development Priority Areas. It funds exterior building improvements such as lighting, awnings, murals, and art to revitalize commercial facades, enhance community aesthetics, and stimulate economic growth. Interior and routine maintenance projects are excluded, and applicants must follow design guidelines and obtain approvals.
Eligible applicants are property owners and businesses located in Raleigh's Economic Development Priority Areas. Only exterior facade improvements visible from public streets qualify. Residential properties and projects outside Raleigh are not eligible.
