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Facade and Property Improvement Program is a grant from LISC Indianapolis that funds exterior renovations for property and small business owners to attract new customers and beautify commercial areas. Eligible front exterior improvements include signage, exterior lighting, windows, murals, painting, doors, and structural or design changes.
The program operates as a rebate, meaning businesses complete their improvements first and then receive reimbursement for approved expenses after project completion. This program is part of LISC Indianapolis's broader economic and small business development initiatives. Eligible applicants are property owners and small business owners interested in renovating the front exterior of their buildings in Indianapolis service areas.
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Facade and Property Improvement Program | LISC Indianapolis Economic & Small Business Development Microenterprise Navigator Program Facade and Property Improvement Program Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Real Estate Assistance Fund Income and Wealth Building Place-Based Community Development Facade and Property Improvement Program Economic & Small Business Development Microenterprise Navigator Program Facade and Property Improvement Program Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Real Estate Assistance Fund Income and Wealth Building Place-Based Community Development Facade and Property Improvement Program The Small Business Facade and Property Improvement Program provides grants to property and small business owners that are interested in renovating the front exterior.
This grant was created to encourage property owners and small businesses to improve the exterior of their buildings and storefronts to attract new customers and beautify the area. These front exterior improvements could include signage, exterior lighting, windows, murals, painting, doors, and/or structural or design changes. For examples of past awarded projects, click here .
This is a rebate program where business and property owners receive reimbursement for between 20 -50% of the cost of the project in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for completed work. All commercial properties in Marion County are eligible (except apartments and buildings used for religious purposes).
To apply, you will need to have work estimates, project budget, financial statement, and photos of the building ready to attach to the application. After the application period closes, a review committee will review applications and collectively decide whether to award a project and the grant amount in the following weeks.
These are the projects that will be prioritized to receive funding: Small businesses and property owned by Indianapolis residents Commercial property or businesses located in LISC neighborhoods Façade improvements that incorporate design elements to prevent crime Exterior improvements that can be completed in 6 months Before applying, please read the program guidance and CPTED Tips for Businesses to make your application more competitive.
LISC Indianapolis created a directory to serve as a resource for property and business owners who are seeking local minority-owned businesses to do construction and/or facade improvement work.
Projects that are ineligible for the façade program: Residential properties, business based in homes Apartment/residential buildings Properties outside of Marion County, Indianapolis A commercial building that has a primary purpose as a place of worship (or religious-related use) is not eligible.
Commercial buildings that house establishments related to gambling, casinos, gun stores, adult book stores, etc. Commercial properties that are vacant and do not have identified an end use (office, retail, etc.) or a tenant (at least a letter of intent) are not going to be as competitive.
Applicants that would like to request façade grant funds to cover exterior lighting are encouraged to read the CPTED Tips for Businesses and Commercial Properties section on eligible exterior lighting fixtures. Façade Improvement Grant funds may be requested for art murals on the façade of businesses and building.
Façade improvement grant applications that have a support letter from the local community development corporation will be more competitive. Click here for a map of the community development corporations (CDC). If you need an introduction to a local CDC, reach out to Kelly Evans.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Commercial property owners in Marion County; excludes apartments, residential, places of worship; small businesses and Indianapolis residents prioritized. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000–$10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Real Estate Assistance Fund is sponsored by LISC Indianapolis (with financial support from Cummins and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation). Provides grants for small businesses in Indianapolis that are seeking to purchase commercial property or retain their commercial property through capital improvements. These grants can be applied toward loan closing costs and cover appraisal/environmental costs.
The Real Estate Assistance Fund is a grant from LISC Indianapolis, with financial support from Cummins and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, that funds small businesses seeking to purchase or retain commercial property in Indianapolis. Grants of up to ,000 can be applied toward loan closing costs for commercial real estate transactions. Eligible businesses must be located in Indianapolis/Marion County and approved for a real estate loan through a CDFI Collaboration partner — including BuildFund, Business Ownership Initiative (BOI), Bankable, or LISC. The fund supports commercial property purchases ranging from ,000 to ,500,000 or capital improvements of at least a specified minimum amount.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.