Façade Grants

Litchfield takes pride in its downtown area, and we want our local businesses to join us in that pride by helping us revitalize the area. 

Revitalizing Our Downtown

The City of Litchfield has a Facade Grant Program to help revitalize the downtown area. This program is available to properties that meet the following criteria:

  • Located in the downtown redevelopment area
  • Located within the TIF District
  • In good standing with the City

Guidelines

  • $10,000/Level 1 Grant - one grant allocated per fiscal year unless otherwise approved by City Council; 50-50 matching grant up to $10,000
  • $5,000/Level 2 Grant - two grants allocated per fiscal year unless otherwise approved by City Council; 50/50 matching grant up to $5,000
  • $2,500/Level 3 Grant - multiple grants allocated per fiscal year, 50/50 matching grant up to $2,500
  • Emergency Roof Grant - multiple grants allocated per fiscal year, provided there is funding; 70/30 private to grant matching grant up to $10,000

How to Be Considered

  • Projects are expected to be completed within 180 days following City Council approval
  • Applicants may receive no more than two grants per year
  • Each property may only receive one grant per year
  • The project site will need to be inspected by a City official before work begins and upon completion.

Apply Now

Complete our online form to be considered for one of our grants.