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RollingAkron (South Main St, SR 59 to E Cedar St), OH

Main Street Facade Program

From Downtown Akron Development Corporation (Knight Foundation, DFA)

Amount
Up to $10,000$500 to $10,000 (up to 2/3 of costs)
Deadline
RollingNo closing date
Where
Akron (South Main St, SR 59 to E Cedar St), OH
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
QuickA short form.
Apply on ctycms.com (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to ctycms.com.

Businesses or landowners on Downtown Akron's South Main Street corridor making permanent facade improvements (signs, awnings, lighting, windows). Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

  • Businesses or landowners on Downtown Akron's South Main Street corridor making permanent facade improvements (signs, awnings, lighting, windows)

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Rolling since May 2026 with a narrow corridor, so few competitors.

Before you apply

Call Chris Hardesty (330-762-4776) to confirm eligibility first.

Heads up

The last city update found is May 4, 2026.

Checked on ctycms.com, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Main Street Facade Program?

Up to $10,000. The full line is: $500 to $10,000 (up to 2/3 of costs). Highest figure stored: $10,000.

When can I apply for Main Street Facade Program?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for Main Street Facade Program?

Businesses or landowners on Downtown Akron's South Main Street corridor making permanent facade improvements (signs, awnings, lighting, windows).

Does Main Street Facade Program require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was Main Street Facade Program checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://ctycms.com/oh-akron/docs/20260504-msfp-press-release-final.pdf. The official page wins if we disagree.

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