The Baltimore Development Corporation offers two city-wide programs that provide funds to make exterior improvements to commercial and industrial properties. The two programs -- the Facade Improvement Grant and the Outdoor Spaces Grant -- are used to enhance the appearance of individual building façades, storefronts, signs, awnings, outdoor seating areas, and other outdoor improvements for the betterment of the businesses and the communities they serve. Both Businesses and property owners are eligible.
BDC's city-wide Facade Improvement Grant program (FIG) offers a variety of grants that provide funds to make exterior improvements to commercial and industrial properties. These grants are to assist businesses and property owners fund building improvements that noticeably improve the look and feel of the surrounding commercial area.
To learn more about FIG types, eligibility, terms, and apply; please use our application form.
BDC offers matching grants for the following property types:
Commercial properties
Vacant and Corner Commercial Properties
Industrial Properties
Shopping Centers
BDC also administers an Outdoor Spaces Grant program to assist business owners with the cost of installing outdoor seating, parklets, landscaping, and other eligible features that enhance a business’ use of outdoor space. Outdoor spaces accommodate unmet demand for public space along retail corridors, encourages community interactions, and promotes a vibrant street life for Baltimore neighborhoods.
To learn more about Outdoor Spaces Grant eligibility, terms, and apply; please use our application form.
The goal of these programs are to leverage public dollars to encourage private investment to spur continued revitalization efforts in our neighborhoods. Work cannot begin until the grant is awarded and an agreement letter is signed and returned to BDC. For more information about the programs, please review our FIG or OSG fact sheet and applications. If you have questions, please contact us at info@BaltimoreDevelopment.com
