Put a new face on your business with help from a City grant

The grant-funded Site and Façade Improvement Program covers half of the cost when businesses make revitalizing improvements to public facing commercial areas in Bloomington.

Eligible businesses receive 50 percent of the cost of their project, a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $24,999 per property. Total project cost with the grant would range from $10,000-$50,000 or more.

Eligible improvements include repairing or replacing windows, doors, canopies, parapets and steps; removing exterior finishes or materials that cover architectural details; sidewalk and pedestrian improvements; mounted signage; murals, landscaping and masonry repairs; ADA accessibility to building from outside; and more.

For details, including applicant eligibility, eligible improvements and the online application, visit blm.mn/site-facade.