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ActiveCity of Detroit · 2026

Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants)

Quick Facts

Agency: City of Detroit
Funding: Up to $25,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Existing businesses in Detroit making exterior improvements to their storefronts.

About This Grant

Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants) is sponsored by City of Detroit. Motor City Match offers facade improvement grants for existing Detroit businesses making exterior improvements to their storefronts.

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Official Opportunity Details

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Motor City Match – From Idea to Opening Hit enter to search or ESC to close ROUND 33 OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st – OCTOBER 1st ROUND 33 OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st – OCTOBER 1st ROUND 33 OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st – OCTOBER 1st ROUND 33 OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st – OCTOBER 1st ROUND 33 OPEN SEPTEMBER 1st – OCTOBER 1st Growing Detroit businesses from idea to open.

Application Open and Close Round 31: January 7 - February 9, 2026 Round 31: February 9 - April 30, 2026 Round 32: May 1 - June 1, 2026 Round 32: June 1 - August 31, 2026 Round 32: August 31, 2026 Round 33: September 1 - October 1, 2026 Round 33: October 1 - December 31, 2026 Round 33: December 31, 2026 SEPTEMBER 10 | 5:30PM - 7:00 PM ProsperUS Detroit - Jefferson Hub 950 Seldon St Detroit, MI 48201 SEPTEMBER 14 | 5:30PM - 7:00 PM Grand River Workplace - 19120 W Grand River Ave Detroit 48223 SEPTEMBER 17 | 12:00PM - 2:00 PM Detroit Development Fund - 3031 W Grand Blvd.

Suite 505 Detroit, MI 48202 Guides new and informal businesses through creating a business plan, registering as the appropriate legal entity, and becoming transactional. Helps transactional mobile, digital, or home-based businesses refine their current operations to determine the appropriate permanent space for their business to develop.

Matches new business owners that have a location in Detroit with a professional Design team to create the appropriate design, plans, and drawings to begin the build out of their space. Close your financing gap and open your business to the public with the support of our matching grants, partner loan financing, and general consulting services. Unsure which track you should apply for?

Click here to take a quiz to find out the best fit for your business! Motor City Match connects new businesses with services and space to grow, providing them with the funding and tools to fuel the city’s entrepreneurial revolution. After 30 Rounds, MCM has served 2,236 business with $20.

5 million in grant funds -$21 Million in grants awarded -2,236 businesses awarded since 2016 -$111 million committed investment View List of Recent Awardees View Vacant Commercial Properties

Eligibility Requirements

Existing businesses in Detroit making exterior improvements to their storefronts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing businesses in Detroit making exterior improvements to their storefronts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants) offer?

The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants)?

Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants) is funded by City of Detroit. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Motor City Match (Facade Improvement Grants)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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