Plank Road Front Door Refresh Grants: Up to $10,000 for Storefront Improvements

Build East Baton Rouge has opened applications for the Front Door Refresh Facade Improvement Program. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to help small businesses and commercial property owners improve storefronts along Baton Rouge's Plank Road Corridor.

What the Funding Covers

The program focuses on exterior property improvements that make the corridor more attractive, visible, accessible, and resilient for local businesses.

• Storefront renovations and facade restoration
• Exterior painting and fresh lighting
• Signage improvements
• Awnings, canopies, landscaping, and site enhancements
• Accessibility improvements and project support

Who Can Apply

The initial phase focuses on businesses and commercial storefronts along Plank Road between North 22nd Street and Clayton Street in Baton Rouge. News coverage from WAFB and WBRZ identifies the program as a Build EBR initiative for small businesses and commercial property owners in that corridor.

How Much Is Available

• Maximum grant: Up to $10,000 per storefront
• Application deadline: September 30, 2026
• Program model: Grant funding, technical guidance, and project support

How to Apply

• Review the Front Door Refresh program information through Build EBR.
• Prepare details about the storefront, proposed improvements, and business location.
• Submit the online application through the Front Door Refresh application form.

Source: WAFB, WBRZ, and Build EBR's application form.