City Now Accepting Applications for Facade Grants for Eligible Alameda Businesses

The Community Development Department will be accepting Facade Grant Applications until Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Apply today!

The City of Alameda's Façade Grant Program provides business and property owners with matching grants to improve their storefronts and enhance the city’s retail districts. 

Under the Façade Grant Program, business and property owners may be eligible for matching grants up to $15,000 for exterior painting, new awnings and signs, and refurbishment of architectural features.

-More information about the program and eligibility can be found on the Facade Grant Program Website and in the Facade Grant Program Guidelines. 

-Click here to watch a 30-minute webinar, including a detailed overview of the Façade Grant program and application process.

-For any questions about how to apply, eligibility, or the program more generally, please contact the Community Development Department at [email protected].

Applications Still Being Accepted for Microbusinesses & Non-Profit Grants

The State of California is offering $2,500 grants to small businesses and non-profits in Alameda County that were affected by COVID-19. 

This program will provide grants to microbusiness (businesses that have fewer than 5 employees and earn less than $50,000 per year) that were in operation in 2019, still in operation, and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions, as well as non-profit organizations with $1,000 - $2.5 million revenue. It is funded by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate and administered by Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply here before this round of grant applications closes on March 12.

Last Chance to Submit StopWaste Grant Applications!

Don't miss the deadline for submitting your Waste Prevention Grant application by Friday, March 3, 11:59 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted! 

More information about the grant program can be found here.