City Of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program 

Program guidelines, access to application resources is available below.

The program’s eighth-round application window is open as of September 8 and will conclude on October 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. This is a matching grant program designed to assist small businesses throughout the City of Albany, providing business owners the opportunity to reinvest in their properties.

The program can provide matching grants to assist eligible small businesses and not-for-profits with up to $10,000 for exterior renovations. Click on the Program Guidelines below for more information. 

Program Resources

• Program Guidelines | View, Download & Print 
• Facade Design Principles Guide | View, Download & Print
• Application 
• Budget Worksheet
• Property Owner Declaration & Consent Form
• Informational Flyer 

 

 

FAQs

How Much Funding Can Match My Investment?

A matching grant program, the program will provide up to $10,000 to small businesses for exterior renovations. 

Where Does My Business Need To Be Located? 

This is a citywide program for small businesses located in the City of Albany.

What Types Of Improvements Are Eligible?

Decorative or functional improvements such as storefronts and entrances, exterior signs, lighting, windows, awnings, exterior painting, brickwork and more.

 

 

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