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Welcome to the Façade Grant website! The City's Façade Grant program provides financial and business assistance to businesses and commercial property owners interested in renovating the street faces of their buildings. The program was established by DCD to increase the physical appearance of Milwaukee’s commercial areas.
If you have trouble downloading an application, please email: FacadeGrants@milwaukee.gov
For more information, contact the Facade Grant hotline at (414) 286.8201 or email FacadeGrants@milwaukee.gov.