Grant programs & business resources.

Round 8 applications open through October 22 at 3 p.m.

Small Business Facade Improvement Program

Matching grants that help small businesses and property owners reinvest in exterior renovations across the City of Albany.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain.

Amplify Albany Grant Program

Funding for authentic, buzz-worthy events and programming that leverage Albany’s strongest assets and activate commercial districts.

Supporting new and expanding downtown retail locations.

Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program

Assists businesses establishing or expanding retail in core downtown areas — renovation, fit-up, and exterior improvements.

Focused on West Hill, Arbor Hill, North Albany, and South End corridors.

Neighborhood Retail Grant Program

Attracts new storefronts and strengthens existing retail in strategically identified neighborhood commercial corridors.