Baltimore Downtown Business Grants
City of Baltimore
About the Grant
Funding is available to support businesses and property improvements within Baltimore's Downtown Management Authority boundaries.
Baltimore has multiple grant programs available for façade improvement and the buildout of storefronts. There are also funds available specifically for both minority-owned businesses and restaurant businesses.
Notes
Baltimore has multiple cateogories of funding within this grant program which gives a lot of flexibility to support different projects. However, this means that there is no defined grant application to submit.
Head to the grant page to review the current offerings and reach out directly to learn more from the city's program representatives.
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