The facade improvement grant application is closed.
The Façade Improvement Grant Program is intended to catalyze visual, street-facing improvements that enhance neighborhood character, improve commercial vitality, and encourage additional private investment – particularly in historically significant legacy commercial corridors.
The program is part of the City’s Vibrancy Initiative, which is designed to enhance the city’s vitality by supporting revitalization efforts that create jobs, reduce blight, and preserve and improve structures in our community. The grant reimburses a portion of eligible expenses incurred during a facade improvement project.
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How the Grant Works
- Reimburses 50% of eligible exterior costs, or 75% for projects located within a designated Legacy Commercial Corridor
- Maximum grant award is $30,000 per building, per year
- Eligible improvements include exterior code upgrades (building, fire, accessibility) as well as upgrades that enhance a building’s appearance, safety, or street-level experience
- Projects must be fully completed by December 4, 2026
- Costs incurred before the execution of the Facade Improvement Grant Agreement, or
work performed without required permits, is ineligible for reimbursement.
How Projects are Scored
Note: A building may not receive both a Facade Improvement Grant and a White Box Grant within the same program year.
The City partners with the Business Empowerment Alliance of Toledo (BEAT) to provide application and project support to applicants at no-cost. For more information, call (419) 245-1230 or email Vibrancy@toledo.oh.gov.
Questions?
Please email your questions to vibrancy@toledo.oh.gov