The Town of Barnstable Planning & Development Department, in partnership with the Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District (BID), is excited to announce the availability of $115,000 in funding for a 2024 Small Business Façade Improvement Grant Program.
This grant program is available to all properties in the Barnstable Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) District, which is located in Hyannis and extends from Yarmouth Road to High School Road. Eligible improvements include new signage, windows, planters, painting, masonry, siding, doors, awnings and/or structural or design changes. The program is intended to improve the aesthetics of downtown Hyannis and enhance the quality of the commercial properties in the area.
The Small Business Façade Improvement Grant Program was first launched in 2023 with 21 businesses receiving funding. Examples of projects that were funded included a new outdoor patio area for Palio Pizzeria, a renovated façade for the Ninja House Restaurant, and a new outdoor beer garden at Smith Family Popcorn.
The application deadline for the 2024 program is March 10, 2024 and awarded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024. Applications can be found here. Preference will be given to projects that can be completed by June 30, 2024 and are consistent with Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission guidelines.
Funding for this grant program is being provided by a MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Local grant.