Under discussion for the past year, the city of Derby officially launched its Commercial Facade Improvement program in mid-January. The goal is to support local businesses through funding for exterior building repairs or improvements and replacement/removal of non-conforming signs. This is a matching grant program and the city will contribute up to 50 percent of the cost for eligible improvements. Businesses can receive up to $5,000 for facade improvements and an additional $7,500 for sign updates for a maximum of $12,500 per property. Three quotes must be submitted for requests over $5,000 and the minimum grant amount is $1,000.
Source: Derby Informer | News
