Take a look around our website and you’ll see that when it comes to Downtown Burlington being an exciting community on the pulse of what’s current, we mean business. New business investment, that is! Our message is “GET IN.” It’s a statement of intent but also a declaration of urgency. We’re moving forward, and we are dedicated to making sure that you have the support behind you when you invest with us.

New Grant Program Coming Summer 2024

GRANT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (for property owners)

●        Quick Fix Façade & Signage Grant

●        Building Rehabilitation and Modernization   

●        Residential Development Incentives

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (for business owners)

●    Quick Fix Façade & Signage Grant

●        Business Up-Fit Grant        

Granting Cycles
Small Grant Program applications are accepted on a quarterly basis (the timeline to the right outlines the current cycle).

Facade Improvement Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in applying or a BDC Grant of any kind, please contact the Downtown Manager at 336.222.5002 to get started.

Small Grant Program Granting Cycle
Calendar & Applications:

• Application Deadlines: July 15, October 1, January 1, April 1

• Notification: August, November, February, May

READY TO APPLY?

Be sure to schedule a pre-application meeting with staff before beginning your application. Contact grants@burlingtondowntown.com to request a meeting.

To apply for a Quick Fix Façade Grant, click here.

To apply for a Building Rehab & Modernization Grant (must be property owner), click here.

To apply for a Residential Development Incentive Grant (must be property owner), click here.

To apply for a Business Up-fit Grant, click here.