Downtown Facade and Rehab Grants

The YDDA has grant opportunities available for building rehabilitation and/or facade improvement projects for businesses in the Downtown Business District. This is a reimbursement grant and the DDA will match up to 50% of your total project cost. Up to $40,000...

Match on Main 2025

Applications due – march 3, 2025 at 5pm Download Local Application Here Match on Main is a reimbursement grant program administered by MEDC, that serves to support new or expanding place-based businesses by providing up to $25,000 in funding to support eligible...

Business Owner Portraits

Over the last few years, the DDA has partnered with local photographer Leisa Thompson to capture images of business owners in their shops. These photos are made available to the business for their marketing efforts at no cost.  Premium Cutz Blackstone Book Store...

FACADE AND REHAB GRANTS

Grant Eligibility and RequirementsExample of Scoring Rubric Please download the application at the link below and send completed application to elize@ypsilantidda.org.YDDA Building Facade and Rehab Grant Application  PAST RECIPIENTS 2023 FACADE AND REHAB GRANT...

MATCH ON MAIN GRANTS

THE SPRING 2024 GRANT CYCLE IS OPEN DUE MARCH 28, 2024 Grants may be used by the business for eligible expenses that support technical assistance, interior building renovations, permanent or semi-permanent activation of an outdoor space, and other working capital...