Facade Grant
The Helena Business Improvement District (HBID) Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) program is designed to promote the improvement of commercial and multi-use properties in the Business Improvement District by helping property owners upgrade, rehabilitate, and preserve the facades of eligible structures in Historic Downtown Helena. The FIG program aims to make revitalization efforts affordable by providing matching grant funds up to $5000.
Application deadline is April 15, 2019.
Please follow the instructions on page of the “guidelines.” For further questions, please contact Micky Zurcher by calling 406-447-1535 or email [email protected]
2018 Grantees
KOHRS BLOCK – 324 & 326 Fuller Ave
Before: badly dated, uninviting 1960’s facade hides building’s original character
After: original masonry revealed, new storefront opens space up to light and views
THE PAINTED POT – 333 N Last Chance Gulch
Before: tired awning, tired paint
After: a bright and lively new historic look for an old favorite. New awning not shown.
SAGE & OATS TRADING POST – 330 North Jackson
Before: drab and easy to miss
After: new awnings, lighting, flower boxes, paint…a remarkable transformation!