Baltimore Downtown Partnership Grants

Thrifty and retail storefront projects in Baltimore can tap into local economic development grants provided via the Baltimore Development Corporation and neighborhood partnerships. Funding typically targets physical store improvements, storefront activation, or community revitalization rather than general retail inventory.

Helping Downtown Businesses

Grant Programs

Downtown Partnership is committed to fostering growth and strengthening the economic potential of downtown Baltimore by providing direct financial and technical assistance to businesses and property owners within the Downtown Management Authority boundaries.

Read more or to apply vist https://godowntownbaltimore.com/advocacy/grant-programs/

Downtown BOOST Program: Provides substantial grant funding ($20,000 to $100,000) alongside retail cohorts for established storefront businesses aiming to fill vacancies.

https://godowntownbaltimore.com/advocacy/economic-development/downtown-boost-program/

Funding to improve commercial properties throughout Baltimore.

BDC’s Property Improvement Grants help business and property owners invest in exterior improvements that strengthen commercial districts, enhance curb appeal, and create more vibrant places to do business.

Overview

The Baltimore Development Corporation offers two citywide grant programs that support exterior improvements to commercial properties:

Facade Improvement Grant (FIG) — Building facades, storefronts, signage, awnings, and exterior improvements.
Outdoor Spaces Grant (OSG) — Outdoor seating, landscaping, lighting, parklets, and other improvements that activate outdoor space.

Business owners and property owners are eligible to apply.

All grants are reimbursement-based, require approval before work begins, and are subject to available funding.

Baltimore Community Foundation: Offers periodic BCF Neighborhood Grants supporting localized community projects and small neighborhood initiatives.

Grants for Greater Baltimore

At the Baltimore Community Foundation, we partner with like-minded and mission-aligned nonprofits to create positive and sustainable change right here in our region.

Why Apply for a Grant Through BCF?

Since 1972, we’ve deployed $650M in funding to programs, civic projects, and nonprofits across Baltimore city and county. Our strategic grantmaking efforts mobilize investment, supporting the economic and social development of the region while driving steady progress.

If your nonprofit has a solution for the challenges that impact Baltimore schools and neighborhoods, we want to hear about it. Learn more about our strategic grantmaking focus areas and other grant opportunities below, then start your application to join our community of active changemakers.

To read more or to apply visit https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/

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