Facade Grant Program

To learn more about the program, including grant amounts, eligibility, and evaluation criteria, please download the program guidelines below.

•  Facade Grant Guidelines(PDF, 265KB)

The application deadlines for the FY 2025-26 program are:

• January 12, 2026
• April 9, 2026

For a detailed overview of the Façade Grant program and application process, please view the 30-minute Façade Grant Program webinar below.

To submit an application, please download and submit the materials below. 

• Scope of Work Template(PDF, 158KB)

• Façade Grant Program Application(PDF, 309KB)

Prior to formally submitting an application, an applicant should review the program guidelines(PDF, 265KB) and meet with a member of the Economic Development Division staff to discuss their project. 

Please contact city staff at 510-747-6857 or facadegrant@alamedaca.gov to schedule a meeting, or with any other questions about the program.

• Vendor List (informational)(PDF, 2MB)
• Permit Center
• Permit Applications and Handouts

The City of Alameda’s (City) Vacant Building Improvement Program (Program) provides 50/50 matching grants to business and property owners in the Downtown Alameda and West Alameda business districts for the completion of interior and exterior building improvements to improve a vacant property for a new tenant.

To learn more about the program, including grant amounts, eligibility, and evaluation criteria, please download the program guidelines below.

• Vacant Building Improvement Program Guidelines(PDF, 610KB)

To submit an application, please download and submit the materials below. 

• Vacant Building Improvement Program Application(PDF, 287KB)

Prior to formally submitting an application, an applicant should review the program guidelines and meet with a member of the Economic Development Division staff to discuss their project. 

Please contact city staff at 510-747-6857 or facadegrant@alamedaca.gov to schedule a meeting, or with any other questions about the program.