Capitalize Albany Corporation - Small Business Façade Improvement Program - Round 7 Application |
Introduction
The City of Albany Small Business Façade Improvement Program is designed in recognition of the positive impact that individual building improvements can have on the overall appearance, quality, and vitality of the City's commercial districts.
Grants awarded under the Façade Improvement Program will provide funding for exterior renovations for eligible small businesses and not-for-profits throughout the City of Albany. Grants will fund up to 50% of total project costs. Project costs for each application submission should total at least $5,000, and grants shall be at least $2,500.00 and no more than $10,000.00. Funds will be awarded based on the project meeting the basic eligibility requirements, as well as factors such as the size, demonstrated need, feasibility, potential impact, and strategic value of the project.
Program Guidelines, including details regarding applicant and project eligibility, scoring system, and eligible expenses can be found on Capitalize Albany's website at www.CapitalizeAlbany.com/Grants. Before starting this application, applicants should read through the Program Guidelines in their entirety. Applicants are encouraged to contact Capitalize Albany Corporation staff at development@capitalizealbany.com or (518) 434-2532 ext. 1 with questions prior to beginning this application, throughout the application process, or if they require special accommodations to complete the application.
Applications for Round 7 of the Small Business Façade Improvement Program will be accepted from April 1, 2025 until May 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.
Grants awarded under the Façade Improvement Program will provide funding for exterior renovations for eligible small businesses and not-for-profits throughout the City of Albany. Grants will fund up to 50% of total project costs. Project costs for each application submission should total at least $5,000, and grants shall be at least $2,500.00 and no more than $10,000.00. Funds will be awarded based on the project meeting the basic eligibility requirements, as well as factors such as the size, demonstrated need, feasibility, potential impact, and strategic value of the project.
Program Guidelines, including details regarding applicant and project eligibility, scoring system, and eligible expenses can be found on Capitalize Albany's website at www.CapitalizeAlbany.com/Grants. Before starting this application, applicants should read through the Program Guidelines in their entirety. Applicants are encouraged to contact Capitalize Albany Corporation staff at development@capitalizealbany.com or (518) 434-2532 ext. 1 with questions prior to beginning this application, throughout the application process, or if they require special accommodations to complete the application.
Applications for Round 7 of the Small Business Façade Improvement Program will be accepted from April 1, 2025 until May 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.
Applicants must submit a full and complete application, including all required documents, as outlined in the Program Guidelines and following application.
A webinar discussing the application process will be held on April 11th, use the following link to register for the webinar. If you are unable to attend the webinar, Capitalize Albany staff recommend visiting the Capitalize Albany website to watch the recording of the webinar for an overview of the Façade Improvement Program and guidance on the application process.
A webinar discussing the application process will be held on April 11th, use the following link to register for the webinar. If you are unable to attend the webinar, Capitalize Albany staff recommend visiting the Capitalize Albany website to watch the recording of the webinar for an overview of the Façade Improvement Program and guidance on the application process.