Facade & Building Improvement Grant Now Open

The City of Torrington has just opened up the 3rd round of its Facade and Building Improvement Grant.  Commercial property owners and eligible tenants can now apply for these grant funds to make facade and building improvements to Commercial properties located in the City of Torrington. 

 

This program is intended to strengthen the economic viability of the City, stimulate reinvestment in commercial buildings and facilitate local economic development. To achieve this goal, the City is providing a financial incentive to property owners and tenants to improve the exterior appearance of their building and make necessary interior renovations that improve the quality of commercial buildings in Torrington.

 

The program goals are to Encourage Private investment in commercial properties; Improve Commercial building to encourage growth and reduce vacancies in storefronts and upper floors; Enhance the appearance of the neighborhoods commercial area; Strengthen local business; Rehabilitate or restore the original character of historic buildings; and Provide a catalyst for others to improve their buildings and storefronts. 

 

This grant program is funded using the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.    

 

This program will reimburse 50% of expenses up to $50,000 of approved improvements.  Maximum award of $25,000.

 

If you have any questions regarding this application, contact Rista Malanca, Program Coordinator, at 860-496-5920 or Rista_Malanca@torringtonct.org.