Grant Application

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Dates:
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 - 1:30pm
In-person at the NCO Club or on Zoom
details on the Eventbrite registration page
Applications are open
Sept 15 - Oct 15

We are launching our first round of grant funding for commercial facade improvement!

This program helps business and property owners improve building exteriors in the Pikesville Commercial Revitalization District (CRD). It is administered by the Pikesville Downtown Partnership and funded through:

Baltimore County Department of Planning

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

The basics
- Up to $50,000 per business or nonprofit location for approved exterior improvements
- Up to an additional $3,000 for architectural or engineering services when a project requires sealed drawings or permit documents
- A 25% match of the amount requested, which may be cash or in-kind. A waiver may be requested with your application
- One grant per location per year
- Priority goes to projects in the Central Business District and to projects ready to begin.
Who can apply
- Owners of commercial or retail property in the district. See below for more information on verifying your geographic eligibility.
- Businesses and nonprofits leasing commercial space, with written consent from the property owner
- Applicants must be licensed and in good standing in Maryland, and the property must have no open code violations
Residential properties, home-based businesses, and certain business types are not eligible. Full details are in the program guidelines.

Geographic Eligibility: We have created an interactive map tool to help you verify if your property is located in the Commercial Revitalization District. That tool is below, or click this link to open a full version in another browser tab: Pikesville FIG Map Tool.

Enter your property address into the search bar; the tool will confirm if your property is located with the CRD, and if so, which subarea it falls under.

While Central Business District businesses will have priority in this application cycle, those in the Neighborhood and Suburban Commercial subareas are eligible and encouraged to apply.

What the grant covers

Signage, awnings, exterior lighting, storefront reconstruction including doors and windows, facade cleaning and painting, murals, masonry and cornice work, display windows and doors, front porch or deck repair, siding, shutters, fencing and retaining walls visible from the street, walkways leading to your entrance, and Baltimore County construction permit fees.

Improvements must be permanently attached to the property.

Not covered:

interior work and routine building maintenance, including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, foundations, mechanical equipment, and security bars.

Information Sessions

We will host two free information sessions at the Pikesville Armory NCO Club. We will provide an overview of the guidelines and application process, and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions about the program. Attendance in-person is recommended for on-site assistance with applications; you can attend via Zoom as well - the link is available through the Eventbrite registration page.

Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 pm
Registration: available through Eventbrite. Zoom link also available there.

Key dates

September 15: applications open
October 15: applications close for this cycle
Mid-December: award notifications anticipated

Applications are reviewed quarterly, pending availability of funds. If you are unable to submit an application by the current deadline or your application is not approved, please check back here after the close of each cycle to join a waitlist for updates and reminders about information sessions and application cycles.

Before you begin the application

Applications are accepted only as complete packages. Items you may need to start early :
- Two itemized estimates or bids from qualified contractors or vendors
- A letter of approval from your property owner, if you are a tenant
- A certificate of insurance
- Proof of your Maryland business license and good standing
- Conceptual drawings or plans of proposed improvements
We recommend you begin gathering these items right away. You may start the application without them, and save as a draft by clicking "Save Your Progress!" at the bottom of the form. You can then create a free Jotform account or choose "Skip Create an Account" to get a draft link by email instead.

Questions?

Please contact the Pikesville Downtown Partnership's Project Manager, Amanda Rothschild, with questions about the program, upcoming events, or assistance with the application process.

arothschild@chaibaltimore.org · 410.500.5327

The Pikesville Downtown Partnership is a coalition of five nonprofits:
Grant Application

Complete the application and upload the required descriptions, photos, plans, estimates, and supporting documents.
Applicant and Property Information
Applicant Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Business Name
Applicant Email
example@example.com
Applicant Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Property Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityStateZip Code
Properties must be located within the Pikesville Commercial Revitalization District.

View the Pikesville Commercial Revitalization District Map Tool if you are unsure if your business qualifies, and reach out to the project manager for additional questions.
Are you the property owner?
Property Owner's Contact Information
Enter the property owner's name, phone and email address.
Is the property vacant?
Please describe the planned future occupancy (100-200 words)

0/200
Project Start Date (actual or anticipated)

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearThe program can only fund work performed after your application is approved and your grant agreement is executed. Costs you have already paid cannot be reimbursed. If work on your project has already begun, contact the project manager before applying.
Anticipated Completion Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Business / Property Description (100-200 words)

0/200
Have you or this property received a Facade Improvement Grant in the past 12 months?
How did you hear about this program?

Other
Project Description and Scope
Description of Proposed Improvements (100-200 words)

0/200
Building Materials
Proposed Colors
Funding Request and Commitment
Amount requested for physical improvements ($)
Up to $50,000.
Amount requested for architectural or engineering consultation ($)
Up to $3,000. Request must be directly in service to funding for physical improvements requested in this application.
Total Funding Amount Request (auto-calculated)
Total Estimated Project Cost. This should include all anticipated expenses for physical improvements, architectural or engineering services, permitting, etc, regardless of funding source.
If awarded a partial amount of funding for the physical improvements planned, please indicate how or if your project could be completed.
If requesting architectural or engineering consultation: If awarded funding ONLY for the physical improvements planned, please indicate how or if your project could be completed.
Funding Request - Match Commitment

Applications should include at least a 25% matching commitment from the business or property owner requesting funds. The match requirement is calculated automatically by your funding request above. A full or partial waiver can be requested; if approved, your final grant agreement will be adjusted accordingly. If you need to discuss the match requirement before submitting, please contact the project manager.
Standard match requirement (in dollars, auto-calculated)
25% Match Commitment
Match type
Partial match waiver: what amount can you commit as your match? ($)
Enter a dollar amount less than the standard match requirement shown above. Explain the reason in the next field.
In-kind match: describe the labor or materials provided and how you determined their value.
Waiver Request: Explanation or Supporting Details
Photo and Document Uploads

If your files exceed the limits indicated in each field, please submit as a compressed zip file or contact project manager for assistance.
Photographs of Existing Facade and Building Elevations or Conditions Needing Improvement

Up to 10 photos, 5MB ea. Name each file to describe what it shows, for example FrontElevation.jpg or Masonry-NorthSide.jpg.
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Photographs of Adjacent Properties on Either Side and Across the Street

Up to 5 photos, 5MB ea. Include the property on either side and the property across the street. Name each file to identify which property it shows.
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Conceptual Drawings, Renderings, and/or Written Plans

Up to 3 files, 20MB ea. Please name your files to indicate the contents.
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Other Image-Based Supporting Materials

Up to 2 files, 30MB ea. Use this field for higher-resolution photographs, or for complex architectural drawings that could not be compressed further. Please name your files to indicate the contents.
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Bids and Estimates
Contractor/Vendor Name (Bid #1)
Contractor/Vendor Estimate or Bid #1

Itemized estimate or bid from a qualified contractor or vendor. Up to 2 files, 5MB ea. Please name your file to indicate the contents.
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Contractor/Vendor Name (Bid #2)
Contractor/Vendor Estimate or Bid #2

Itemized estimate or bid from a second qualified contractor or vendor. Two bids are expected; an application with only one may be held pending the second. Up to 2 files, 5MB ea. Please name your file to indicate the contents.
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Other Funding Sources
Are you seeking or receiving any other funding for this project?

For each source, list the program or organization name, the amount, and whether you have applied or been awarded.

Rows	Organization or Program Name	Amount ($)	Pending or Awarded
Source One
Source Two
Source Three
Source Four

Include everything: private foundations, banks, business associations, insurance proceeds, tax credits, and other government programs. If you are not sure whether something counts, list it anyway. We use this to coordinate required state reviews and to confirm the same work is not funded twice.

If additional fields are required, please reach out to the project manager for assistance.
Compliance
Letter of Acknowledgement or Approval from Property Owner

All applicants, including property owners. Up to 2 files, 5MB ea. Please name your file to indicate the contents.
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Note: If applicant is not the property owner, additional documentation may be required. Project manager will assess based on project scope and reach out for more information if needed.
Certificate of Insurance

Current certificate showing active coverage. Up to 2 files, 5MB ea. Please name your file to indicate the contents.
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Proof of Maryland Business License and Good Standing

Maryland business license and a certificate of good standing. Up to 2 files, 5MB ea. Please name your file to indicate the contents.
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External review processes may require additional information before an application is approved. If that happens, the project manager will contact you.

By signing below, I certify that:
- The information in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- The property has no open code violations.
- I have read and agree to the program guidelines.
- I understand that work performed before award approval and completion of state historic preservation review is not eligible for funding.
Certification and e-signature
Should be Empty:

Click to register for a free info session

Applications are openSept 15 - Oct 15

We are launching our first round of grant funding for commercial facade improvement!

The basics

Who can apply

What the grant covers

Not covered:

Information Sessions

Key dates

Before you begin the application

Questions?

Grant Application

Applicant and Property Information

Project Description and Scope

Funding Request and Commitment

Funding Request - Match Commitment

Photo and Document Uploads

Bids and Estimates

Other Funding Sources

Compliance

Applications are open
Sept 15 - Oct 15