The SAGE Store-Front Grant Program can provide qualified businesses an opportunity to improve their businesses with matching grants of up to $20,000. The Store-Front Grant Program is a Matching Grant Program in which grants must be matched dollar for dollar by the business owner. Store-Front Grants are only given to business owners who own their property. Apply for a Store Front Grant here (PDF). Applicant Requirements include:

  • Complete SAGE Store-Front Grant Application
  • Provide a project budget and task list
  • Provide proof of availability of matching funds
  • Project must be approved and permitted by proper governmental authorities

Use of Grant

  • The first $10,000 of any grant must be spent on façade improvement projects.
  • Any amounts more than $10,000 may be spent on these types of projects:
    • Interior Renovations
    • Equipment Upgrades
    • Technology Upgrades

Store-Front Grant Recipients

The EDIF was a program of SAGE in 2009-2010 that provided businesses with the stimulus needed to initiate building renovation, expansion or improvements. This program ended in 2011 with the expansion of the Store-Front Grant Program.

Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) Recipients