Pasadena is introducing a new grant initiative, the Commercial Façade Improvement Program, scheduled to launch on Friday, November 3rd. This program aims to revitalize the city's commercial areas by providing up to $20,000 per business for exterior improvements. The city has committed $200,500 to this effort, targeting approximately 10 businesses in areas eligible for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in various municipal districts.
The main objectives of the program are to improve disadvantaged areas, increase pedestrian traffic and increase sales. Eligible improvements include exterior signs, painting, new doors, lighting fixtures, decorative fencing and window glass work. However, interior work, equipment and furniture are not eligible for funding.
Businesses wishing to participate must operate street-level stores in CDBG census tracts and be registered with SAM.gov to maintain good standing with California authorities. Ownership of the property or a rental agreement with a term of at least three years after completion of construction is required, and any pending litigation with Pasadena will result in the disqualification of applicants.
An evaluation committee will evaluate applications on a 100-point scale, taking into account impact, capacity, demonstrated need and design vision. The application period begins on November 3rd and ends on November 30th. The scholarship holders will be selected by January 2026. Selected companies can begin improvements in January, with projects expected to be completed by May 2026. The refund is scheduled for June 2026.
The program is funded in part by $1.5 million in federal funding secured in 2023, originally earmarked for outdoor dining, with approximately $100,000 earmarked for facade work. A federal regulation temporarily halted use of the funds in July, but an agreement between the Economic Development Department and the Housing Department in August cleared the way for the program to begin.
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