Commercial facade improvement programs help small businesses and commercial property owners improve their building’s exterior and storefronts through financial incentives, such as matching grants and loans, tax abatements, and design assistance. Programs focus on properties in both historic and non-historic areas.

These programs can also help small businesses become more resilient to climate change and climate disasters. For example, programs can fund improvements to protect a small business before or during extreme climate events, such as hurricane shutters, solar panels, green roofs, and tempered glass windows.