Commercial Façade Improvement Grants
The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant (CFIG) program is open to small business owners and commercial property owners within the City of Decatur, Georgia. The program provides financial assistance in renovations and repairs to commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Funding
The Decatur Development Authority has allocated $100,000 for this program in its 2023-2024 budget. The program is designed to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to cover expenses incurred in large projects and one-time micro-grants for minor improvements.
Grant Projects
For grants, the maximum participation in a single project is $10,000 and the minimum participation is $2,500 through a 75/25 matching grant with 75% of the project reimbursed through the CFIG program (up to $10K) and 25% of expenses incurred by the applicant.
The DDA will reimburse back to the applicant after all necessary project expense documents have been submitted and approved by the program review committee.
Micro-Grants
One-time micro-grants of up to $1,000 are available for minor improvements (such as the removal of graffiti). The DDA may choose to limit micro-grants to 10 annually to conserve funds for larger projects.
Project Timelines
Projects must be started within six months of grant approval and completed within 18 months.
Eligible Scopes of Work
- Masonry repairs
- Storefront reconstruction
- Exterior painting and stucco
- Awnings and canopies
- Window and door repairs and replacements
- Permanent exterior lighting
- Repairs/replacement of gutters and downspouts
- Repairs to roof affecting the building façade
- Sign design and installation
- Decking and stairs
- Improvement to outdoor seating areas and landscape, not including business/personal property, equipment and supplies
- Pressure washing
- Removal of graffiti
Criteria and Applications
Grant recipients must meet certain eligibility criteria and funding requirements as a result of the award. Grant applications are accepted for a limited period of time each quarter.
Available 8 am, Apr. 1, 2024 through 5 pm, Apr. 21, 2024.
Questions?
Please contact Shirley Baylis, Business Development Manager, City of Decatur.
