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In 2021, the Alliance for Pioneer Square launched the Façade Improvement Fund which was intended to provide financial support to Pioneer Square businesses and property owners who embark on projects to improve the overall appearance of their building facades and storefronts. Since the program launched, the Alliance has allocated nearly $220,000 to support neighborhood businesses. As of summer 2022, the current round of the Façade Improvement Fund has been exhausted and we are no longer accepting applications.
This week, the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) announced that they are leveraging nearly $2 million in federal funding to support the economic recovery of small businesses who experienced property damage. Through the Storefront Repair Fund, small businesses can apply for $2,000 grants to help repair storefront property damages that occurred on or after January 1, 2021. Storefront Repair Fund grants will help cover costs to repair current property damage or reimburse business owners for costs paid out of pocket for past damages. Eligible property damages include broken windows, broken doors, broken locks and etching on windows. This grant will not cover loss of stolen goods or damages such as graffiti.
OED will accept applications from small businesses on a continued basis until all funding has been spent. Applications will open on October 18, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility, required documentation, selection process and additional information on the program's website before applying. Interested businesses can learn more about the Storefront Repair Program and apply here.
In addition to translation and interpretation support, OED provides technical assistance, disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats and accessibility information to support eligible applicants in completing this application. Businesses can access this support by calling (206) 684-8090 or emailing oed@seattle.gov.
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