"Beautifying Alameda" Grant
Beautify Your Community with Our Grant
The Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District (ACBID) is proud to launch our “Beautifying Alameda” Grant Program! The program is designed to encourage exterior improvements to existing commercial buildings and properties in the West Alameda Area and produce positive, visible changes impacting the building location. The program goals are to help property owners fix up their properties and stimulate reinvestment in the Alameda Corridor.
Grant applications are analyzed on a case-by-case basis that examines the improvement’s visibility along the Alameda corridor, the level of participation by the commercial property owner and/or business owner, and project readiness.
Let's Get Started: Applying for the Grant
General Requirements
- Grants may be up to a maximum of $5,000 per property, to be reimbursed all at once in the 2026 funding cycle.
- Grants will be awarded based on projects producing visible change and maximum impact to the visual environment and best aligns with the ACBID’s priorities.
- All grants are awarded on a competitive basis as funding allows.
- Funding is limited and the amount awarded for a project is at the discretion of the ACBID Board of Directors.
- Work in progress or work performed before a complete application is both submitted and approved is not eligible for a grant.
Am I Eligible?
- Business must be located in the Alameda Corridor Business Improvement District boundaries.
- Business must have all necessary licenses to operate and be in good standing.
- Both individual properties and multi-tenant centers are eligible.
- Reimbursement is only valid for costs expended within a year of submitting the application.
Potential Improvements
- Upgrade the Look: Curb appeal means enhancing the visible surfaces of the building to create immediate visual impact and establish a clean, clear public identity. Other examples include improving building facades and murals or other public art.
- Fix the Basics: Highly functional, structurally sound structural components such as windows and doors contribute to the overall polished appearance.
- Improve the Site: Upgrades to ground-level areas, including pedestrian access, vehicle areas, or green space to support the site’s functionality and curb appeal.
Recommendations for Success
- Attend our monthly Community Meetings and events to be granted higher priority.
- Prioritize the beautification impact of the project.
- Ensure compatibility of the project with the ACBID Corridor goals.
- Match some of the investment with a cash match.
- Start work within 30 days of grant approval and submit for reimbursement before Dec 31, 2026.
- Assure long-term maintenance of the improvements, such as a signed maintenance plan agreement, and commitment to the Alameda location and to participation in Business Watch.
FAQs: Securing Alameda Business Grant
What are some ideas to upgrade the look with curb appeal?
Curb appeal means enhancing the primary visible surfaces of the building to create immediate visual impact and establish a clean, clear public identity.
- Building frontage or façade improvements.
- Awnings or canopies not considered signs.
- Deep Cleaning exterior building surface if painting is not needed.
- Permanent exterior monument signs.
- Permanent exterior art or mural installation.
- Exterior lighting permanent to building.
What are some ideas to fix the basics of structure and safety?
Highly functional, structurally sound structural components such as windows and doors contribute to the overall polished appearance.
- Door and window replacement.
- Construction or improvement of entranceways.
- Window repair – all building windows including, display windows, transom, basement or second story facing a public street or alley way.
- Gutters and/or downspouts visible on building exterior.
- Fencing and/or screening.
- Repairing dangerous or unhealthy conditions on the exterior of the property.
What are some ideas to improve the site with access and functionality?
Upgrades to ground-level areas, including pedestrian access, vehicle areas, green space support the site’s functionality and curb appeal.
- Landscaping/Streetscaping improvements such as planters, benches, containers, and bike racks.
- Sidewalk repair and/or replacement, ideally stamped or decorative brick work.
- Parking lot improvements like re-paving or re-striping of parking lots, de-paving for landscaping, creating buffer zones, garage enclosures, and lighting.
- Improving ADA accessibility.
- Security lighting and cameras (excluding monitoring contract).
What Our Grant Recipients Say
Valerie Savarie, Owner
Valkarie Gallery
Max de La Bruyere, Owner
Lafayette Property Company
Express Your Interest in a "Beautifying Alameda" Grant Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to request funding for your project. At Alameda Connects, we’re here to support your growth and innovation.