The Façade and Incubation Grant Program is a tool to help revitalize local business buildings and create assistance for small business startup costs in Yorktown’s Downtown Business District. The creation of a more aesthetically pleasing Downtown District with additional business opportunities is paramount in establishing increased foot traffic activity from both tourists and local residents.

Eligible locations for the Façade and Incubation Grant Program are established in the Yorktown Downtown District. The façade grant program is meant for outdoor aesthetic renovation only. Ideally, this program will cover the front sides of buildings, but exceptions can be allowed for side walls and rear if they face a public right of way or pedestrian-centered area. Façade restorations that cost over $60,000 will be eligible for funds up to $40,000 at a 40% matching amount. Façade restorations that are below $60,000 will be eligible for funds up to $15,000 at a 50% match. The redevelopment commission reserves the right to fund less than the full amount based on review of the project and/or total funding requests.

If a new business is relocating or locating in the downtown business district, they are eligible to apply for funds within the first 180 days of their operation to help provide furniture, fixtures, or equipment necessary for the operation of their business. Furniture, fixture, and equipment expenditures will be eligible for a 50% reimbursement up to $15,000. The Redevelopment Commission reserves the right to fund less than the full amount based on review of the project and/or total funding requests.