Site and Facade Improvement program offers facelifts for businesses

Attractive neighborhood businesses are essential to boosting the local economy and enhancing the vitality of the community. To encourage revitalization, the City offers grants to businesses to improve their building facade, signage, sidewalks, patios, lighting, landscaping, murals and more.

The improvement grants cover 50% of total project costs between $10,000-$50,000. Grant funds must be matched one-on-one with private funds. Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Preference is given to businesses within targeted commercial areas such as American and Portland, 98th and Nicollet, Old Cedar and Old Shakopee, Countryside Center, 90th and Penn, American and Nicollet, Central Lyndale and Amsden Ridge Center.

For eligibility details or to apply, visit blm.mn/site-facade.