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City launches facade improvement grant program offering up to $15,000 per storefront

Richmond Rising Collaborative Stakeholder Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The city’s Economic Development staff announced a live facade improvement program with limited funding: small businesses can apply for grants up to $15,000 to improve storefront facades; staff offered assistance with applications and outreach.

Julie Garcia (Economic Development) told the committee the facade improvement program that was discussed last fall is now live and accepting applications. She said…

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