Façade Enhancement Grant Program
Ridgefield Main Street has announced two grant programs to provide matching funds for the enhancement of Downtown Ridgefield.
The grant programs aim to leverage Ridgefield Main Street’s investment in the beautification efforts Downtown, stimulate private investment, and enhance the pedestrian environment.
Façade Enhancement Grant Program
The goal of the program is to enhance the physical image of the Downtown as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live.
This program will be offered to Downtown business and property owners who desire to make small-scale or larger project improvements to the facade of their buildings. Eligible facade expenses may include, but are not limited to, landscaping (soil, flower pots, etc.), signage, sandwich boards, art, exterior lighting, painting, exterior cleaning, awning cleaning and/or replacement and window storefront display improvements that are visible to customers.
The grants are issued through the Design Committee and are intended to help Downtown businesses and property owners improve the exterior look of their buildings. The grants provide a 50 percent match, up to $1,000 and $5,0000 per business or property, for approved improvement costs.
Applications are now being accepted!
Applications will be accepted for as long as funding is available through December 31. Grant awards will be first-come, first-served, and based on available funding. Applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed and awarded by the Design Committee of Ridgefield Main Street.
Please direct questions to Marykay Lamoureaux, Executive Director, at marykay@ridgefieldmainstreet.com.
Catalyst Grant Program
A vibrant, thriving Downtown is more than a vision—it’s a collaborative journey powered by community pride, creativity, and innovation.
We are proud to announce the launch of the Catalyst Grant Program, a funding initiative designed to support projects that bring vibrancy, charm, and renewed energy to our beloved Downtown and throughout the Main Street Designated Area*
This grant offers matching grant funds of up to $1,000 for eligible temporary or permanent projects that directly contribute to:
- Downtown Beautification Efforts – Initiatives that visually enhance the streetscape and public spaces, from landscaping and public art to lighting and façade improvements.
- Enhanced Customer & Visitor Experiences – Projects that elevate the experience of those who live, work, shop, and explore downtown, through improved amenities, signage, and innovative public engagement features.
- New Business Start-Up Costs – Assistance with launching new businesses downtown by helping to offset non-rent-related start-up expenses such as equipment, marketing, signage, or inventory.
- Mission-Aligned Projects – Any project consistent with the mission and strategic objectives of RMS, promoting a thriving, inclusive, and economically resilient downtown core.
Whether you’re a small business owner, a property owner, a community group, or an inspired resident, this grant empowers you to make a tangible impact. We believe that small changes lead to big transformations—and that your ideas can help shape the future of our Downtown.
- The Main Street Designated Area includes properties from 5th to Division St., to Main Ave. and Sargent Street.
For larger, permanent projects for businesses and commercial buildings, RMS also offers a Façade Enhancement Grant Program with a max match of $5,000.
In the past five years Ridgefield Main Street has extended nearly $100,000 in matching grant funding for façade enhancement. We celebrate and thank our business and property owners for making a difference Downtown.
Applications are now being accepted!
Join us in imagining and stimulating the heart of our community. For additional information and questions, info@ridgefieldmainstreet.com.
