RollingRichmond (Arts & Cultural District Incentive Zone), VA

Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District)

From City of Richmond Planning & Development Review

Amount: Up to $13,614Up to 50% of eligible facade costs (about $13,614 left in the budget)
Deadline: RollingNo closing date
Where: Richmond (Arts & Cultural District Incentive Zone), VA
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to rva.gov.

Tenants or owners of buildings in Richmond's Arts and Cultural District Incentive Zone doing a substantial facade renovation. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

Tenants or owners of buildings in Richmond's Arts and Cultural District Incentive Zone doing a substantial facade renovation

Retail, restaurant, and arts

Can a small business win this?

Open until funds run out. only about $13.6k remains.

Before you apply

Signage and awnings alone are not eligible. apply for full-facade restoration and include design and permit fees.

Heads up

The city page shows funds left. They may run out soon.

Checked on rva.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

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

Similar grants

Small Business Grant (EDIP Part F): Up to $10,000
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Common questions

How much is Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District)?

Up to $13,614. The full line is: Up to 50% of eligible facade costs (about $13,614 left in the budget). Highest figure stored: $13,614.

When can I apply for Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District)?

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

Who can apply for Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District)?

Tenants or owners of buildings in Richmond's Arts and Cultural District Incentive Zone doing a substantial facade renovation.

Does Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District) require matching funds?

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

Where was Facade Improvement Program (Arts & Cultural District) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.rva.gov/planning-development-review/facade-improvement-program. The official page wins if we disagree.