The Façade Improvements Grants Program Fund is financed through monies received from the 1% Local Option Tax. The program is used to help offset the costs of improving façades of commercial buildings on main thoroughfares in Wilmington.

The 2024 program is funded at $125,000 and will be awarded through a one-time competitive grant process. Applications are available now with a deadline of August 1st, 2024 at 4pm.

The Program is administered by Wilmington Works, with review authority and final approval provided by a committee consisting of one Select Board Representative, the Economic Development Specialist, and Wilmington Works Program Coordinator. Assistance is available for filing your application through the Economic Development Specialist and Wilmington Works Program Coordinator.