Downtown Washington’s revitalization efforts are gaining momentum, as two programs are now available to improve the appearance of buildings. The first is the quick-impact facade grant, funded by local donations and administered by Discover Downtown Washington, which has already awarded two grants and has four pending reviews. The second program is the Spark Downtown Facade Loan Program, administered by Radius Indiana, which offers loans of up to 50% of the total project amount between $3,000 and $30,000 at a 1% interest rate over 15 years. The programs aim to help kickstart downtown revitalization and encourage small businesses to improve their facades. Downtown area businesses interested in either program can contact the relevant organization for more information.
