Designated Main Street Area Facade GrantsThe Town of Thurmont is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for external façade improvements to qualifying Commercial properties located within the Designated Main Street district.This is a matching grant which means the DHCD will match every dollar invested by the business. For example, if your repairs total $5,000.00, the DHCD will fund $2,500.00
What Types of Improvements Are Eligible for Funding?
Applicants should be able to clearly demonstrate how their project will contribute to improving our downtown business community and character. Proposed improvements that are more visible, those that have a direct positive impact on your business and those that promote increased customer/visitor presence downtown are preferred. All projects submitted will be given full consideration. Application must be postmarked by March 28, 2018, or physically received by 4 PM, March 28, 2018. For any questions for façade grant funding, please contact Vickie at vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com, or call 240-626-9980, You may download all information below. Please make sure you download all three links. Click on each word below: Overview Design Guidelines Application |