Pasadena Economic Development Corporation [PEDC] administers the Facade Forward Grant, a matching grant to support local small business development and city revitalization.
The Facade Forward Grant is an initiative available to eligible businesses to apply for funds to complete enhancement and improvement projects that improve the appearance and functionality of their business property’s exterior. Matching grant funds may be provided for 50% of the cost of construction and architectural fees, up to $50,000 per project for construction and architectural fees combined.
Interested parties are required to read the checklist and guidelines in their entirety prior to completing the grant application. Please ensure that construction on your project has not commenced, only projects that haven’t commenced are eligible to apply.
Summary
The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is administering the Facade Forward Grant to support local small businesses and city revitalization efforts. Eligible businesses can apply for matching funds to enhance the appearance and functionality of their property’s exterior. The grant offers up to $50,000, covering 50% of the total construction and architectural fees.
Businesses interested in applying must thoroughly read the provided checklist and guidelines. It is important to note that projects must not have commenced prior to application submission, as only those projects that are still in planning are eligible for funding.