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Richmond launches small-business façade grant pilot with up to $15,000 per storefront
Summary
City Economic Development staff introduced a façade improvement pilot offering up to $15,000 per eligible storefront, targeted at street-facing small businesses and nonprofits inside the TCC project area.
The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Department presented a façade improvement pilot for small, street‑facing businesses in the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) project area.
Justin De Leon, who leads the city program, said the pilot is designed to improve storefronts—painting, sign upgrades, lighting, window and door replacement, landscaping and murals or public art—to increase foot traffic and community pride. “Each commercial business would be eligible for up to $15,000 under this grant program,” he…
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