Politics & Government
Aberdeen Awarded Façade Grant for Downtown
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded Aberdeen a $50,000 grant to fund façade improvements for downtown businesses.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development awarded Aberdeen on Wednesday a $50,000 grant to fund façade improvements for downtown businesses.
The grant is designed to promote job growth and improve the appearance of buildings in downtown Aberdeen. The façade program ensures that the city will commit a 50-50 funding match on investments to the exterior of buildings.
It was announced on Nov. 7 that Aberdeen is one of the first five cities to be designated as a sustainable community. More than 830 acres of Aberdeen are inside the sustainable community zone, mostly stretching across parts of Pulaski Highway and West Bel Air Avenue.
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The grants came as part of an announcement by DHCD Secretary Raymond A. Skinner for nearly $4 million in grants to 35 municipalities statewide.
Aberdeen City Council passed an ordinance on Aug. 22 in support of the city to become eligible as a potential sustainable community.
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Local small businesses can learn more about the funding programs by picking up a business resource guide at City Hall.
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