Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) has established a competitive Façade & Streetscape Improvement Grant Program to provide financial assistance to property/business owners seeking to renovate or restore building facades and adjacent streetscape(s) in downtown South Bend.
The purpose of these matching grants is to provide assistance in funding well-designed building façade and streetscape improvements that respect the building's history, original design integrity, and adjacent structures and that make a noticeable visual enhancement in the downtown area.
The Hope Building, before façade update.
The Hope Building, after façade update.
This is a rebate program under which owners will be reimbursed 50% (maximum grant of $25,000) of the total amount spent on the project. Examples of qualifying expenditures include, but are not limited to:
Building Exterior: exterior painting, masonry refurbishing, awnings, exterior building lighting, storefront entry systems and individual windows and door replacement or modification.
Streetscape: streetscape plantings, street furniture, curb and sidewalk, street lights and related amenities.
How to apply:
- Review the entire Program Guidelines.
- Download the Pre-Application and submit it to the Grant Coordinator with digital pictures of your property.
- Once your Pre-Application is approved, you will be asked to fill out the complete Grant Application.
For further questions, please contact Jitin Kain at 574.282.1110
Note: Grant funds are limited and are awarded to businesses using a points system established by the DTSB Façade Grant Committee
