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Facade Grant

Downtown Redevelopment Improvement Program (Facade Grant) The primary purpose of the Downtown Redevelopment Improvement Program is to assist Provo businesses in improving the appearance of their buildings which are at least 30 years old and to help revitalize eligible areas of Provo (see map).

Grant Amount
Up to $50,000 based on jobs created.

Matching Funds
Building or business owner must match every $3 of grant funds with $1 of other funds spent on eligible improvements.

Eligible Activities

Masonry repair and repointing mortar joints
Cleaning, paint removal and water-repellant treatments to exterior finishes
Installation, painting repair or replacement of exterior finishes
Repair, replacement or preservation of original, historically significant architectural details
Installation, repair or replacement of eaves, conduit, gutters, downspouts, display windows, doors, awnings, canopies, lighting, decorative details, cornices/parapet walls
Architect/design costs, signs, ADA accessibility and Building permit fees.

Activities Projects must be in the eligible area (see application packet or map). Project must also create significant exterior improvements, create jobs or meet other standards, and is subject to the approval process and terms.

Download Application and program guidelines.