1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsSmall Business Facade and Property Improvement Program (LISC Indianapolis) is sponsored by LISC Indianapolis. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
Get alerted about grants like this
Get emailed when new opportunities from “LISC Indianapolis” or related funders appear. Free, weekly, unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
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.
For a project budget template, click here. Para un modelo del presupuesto, haga clic aquí.
Receive Updates on the Facade Program Kelly Evans, Program Officer - Economic & Workforce Development BRAVE Arts Inc: Transforming Space and Strengthening Community Through the LISC Façade and Capital Improvement Grant Lighting the Way: CC Plaza’s Transformation with LISC’s Façade and Capital Improvement Grant The Mighty Impact of Indy’s Small Façade Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All commercial properties in Marion County, Indiana (except apartments and buildings used for religious purposes). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Facade and Property Improvement Program (LISC Indianapolis) is funded by LISC Indianapolis. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.