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Invest Atlanta Small Business Improvement Grant is sponsored by Invest Atlanta. This grant provides matching funds for internal and external improvements to commercial spaces in seven designated Atlanta tax allocation districts. Eligible projects include signage, lighting, storefront upgrades, and code compliance repairs.
Businesses must bring at least 10% of the award as a match.
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Small Business Improvement Grants Small businesses and property owners in seven City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District (TADs) can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for interior and exterior improvements.
Invest Atlanta has launched the Small Business Improvement Grant program to support local small businesses and commercial property owners located in seven of the City of Atlanta’s Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) - Campbellton Road, Hollowell-ML King, Metropolitan Parkway, Perry Bolton, Eastside, Westside and Stadium Neighborhoods. Municipal Market Vendor Success Program Current tenants of the Municipal Market, click here to apply!
Application open January 2026 - May 2026. Small Business Improvement Grant Program Guidelines Tenants and commercial property owners are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 that can be used for both internal and external improvements. Vacant commercial properties may be eligible if the scope of improvements brings the property to leasable condition, contact Markeena Novembre at mnovembre@investatlanta.
com to determine eligibility.
Campbellton Road TAD ( Guidelines ) Eastside TAD ( Guidelines ) Hollowell-ML King TAD ( Guidelines ) Metropolitan Parkway TAD ( Guidelines ) Perry Bolton TAD ( Guidelines ) Stadium Neighborhoods TAD ( Guidelines ) Westside TAD ( Guidelines ) Find out of your property is located within an eligible TAD Visit our property map database and type address Click “view full property profile” once the property information appears If it lists any of the 7 TADs, your property or business may be eligible.
For additional information, contact Ashley Rivera at Invest Atlanta. Email: arivera@investatlanta. com Project must be less than 15,000 square feet.
A minimum of 25% of funds must be used for exterior improvements. All exterior improvements must be visible from the public right-of-way. Eligible exterior improvements include: painting, lighting, windows, doors, framing, signage, canopies, awnings, gates, fencing, landscaping, building surface repairs, ground surface upgrades.
Interior improvements should significantly enhance the customer and employee experience. Eligible interior improvements include: flooring, walls, ceilings, HVAC, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, and structural repairs to walls, floors, stairs, and interior doors. Certain soft costs, such as architectural and planning services, are eligible but shall not exceed 10% of grant amount.
Awardees must provide a match equal to at least 10% of the grant award and demonstrate the project as proposed would not happen without the TAD grant assistance.
Properties owned or occupied by a government or public agency Properties used for residential purposes Churches and religious institution facilities (commercial buildings owned by churches or religious institutions are eligible) Operations, inventory, and other soft costs Smoke shops, night clubs, liquor stores, businesses that derive majority of revenue from gambling activities, tobacco and alcohol sales, or adult businesses Small Business Improvement Grant Application 1.
Register in Neighborly - Neighborly Portal When you access the Portal for the first time, you’ll need to Register your account by clicking on the Register link. The registration process will create a username (which is your email address) and password that will be used for future logins. The email address you choose will also be used for system emails/notifications, so it is recommended to use your primary email address.
For security purposes, the system will validate that you own the registered email address by sending an email with a validation link. 2. Complete & Submit Preliminary Questionnaire After logging into Neighborly, select ‘Small Business Improvement Grant Application’ and complete the preliminary questionnaire.
Upon receiving a completed questionnaire, Invest Atlanta project managers will review and contact you with additional questions. If the project is determined to be eligible for a funding program, you will be granted access to the Small Business Improvement Grant application. 3.
Complete & Submit a Small Business Improvement Grant Application Upon receipt of an application, Invest Atlanta staff will review the application for content and completeness. After a fully complete application has been reviewed for consistency with Invest Atlanta and programmatic goals, staff will analyze and evaluate the project. The project manager will contact you with any additional questions and to provide a timeline overview.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses and commercial property owners located in seven designated Atlanta tax allocation districts. Project space must be under 15,000 square feet, and applicants must provide at least 10% of the award as a match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Invest Atlanta Small Business Improvement Grant is funded by Invest Atlanta. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Small Business Improvement Grants is sponsored by Invest Atlanta. This program supports local small businesses and property owners in seven City of Atlanta Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) with grants for interior and exterior improvements. A minimum of 25% of funds must be used for exterior improvements visible from the public right-of-way.
Atlanta Business Readiness Loan Fund (ABRLF) is sponsored by Invest Atlanta. The Atlanta Business Readiness Loan Fund (ABRLF) provides financial and technical assistance to small, minority- and female-owned businesses relocating or expanding in the City of Atlanta. This program aims to empower small businesses to prepare for and capitalize on economic opportunities, including major events.