The Town of South Hadley is offering matching grants to local businesses and commercial property owners for façade improvements and outdoor furniture to activate the streetscape within the South Hadley Falls and the Village Commons commercial districts.
South Hadley Falls Façade Improvement Program
The South Hadley Falls Façade Improvement Program provides commercial business and property owners within South Hadley Falls with financial support for the enhancement of commercial building facades through reimbursable grants of up to $10,000. Total funding available is $50,000. Applications are due June 17, 2022. To learn more and complete an application, visit
https://www.southhadley.org/1221/Facade-Improvement-Program
A façade improvement program is an important economic development tool that encourages property and business owners to improve their building storefronts. Exterior improvements to buildings in a commercial area can lead to revitalization of neglected or older commercial districts and help small businesses improve visibility and curb appeal and attract more customers.
Activating Outdoor Spaces in the Village Commons Area
The Town of South Hadley is also offering reimbursable grants of up to $2,500 to commercial businesses and property owners with the Village Commons area for outdoor furniture and games to activate the streetscape within this commercial district. The Village Commons area includes the Village Commons shopping and residential development and extends outward to adjacent businesses and restaurants near the intersection of Route 47 and 116. The purpose of this program is to attract visitors to the many businesses and restaurants within this district and provide enhanced outdoor amenities.
To learn more and complete an application, visit:
https://www.southhadley.org/1223/Village-Commons-Area-Grant-Program
For more information:
Anne Capra, Director of Planning and Conservation
(413) 538-5030 x6128
acapra@southhadleyma.gov