Historic Richmond Façade Grant Program

Historic Richmond Façade Grant Pilot Program

Historic Richmond Façade Grant Pilot Program

This program is designed to keep the neighborhood in the neighborhood by helping property owners living and working in City Old and Historic Districts maintain their buildings. During the pilot phase we will be focusing on the Jackson Ward, Union Hill, and Church Hill North COHDs, but we hope to expand the program in the future!

*The 2023 Grant Cycle is now closed*

*If you need immediate assistance, additional resources are linked at the bottom of the page.*

How it works:

Historic Richmond will provide matching grants of up to $10,000.00 to assist in exterior and structural repair, rehabilitation, and restoration projects for owner-occupied buildings located in the target areas.

Examples of the types of projects covered include, but are not limited to:

• Windows and doors
• Exterior painting
• Porches
• Roofs and gutters
• Foundation
• Original exterior details
• Structural repairs

Who qualifies?

• The structure must be owner-occupied, either as a primary residence or locally owned business.
• Structures must be within the Church Hill North, Union Hill, or Jackson Ward City Old and Historic Districts. If you’re not sure if you qualify, you can check here.
• Grantees must provide matching funds equal to or in excess of Historic Richmond grant funds.
• Proposed work must comply with the Commission of Architectural Review and its guidelines.
• The property must be covered by appropriate fire and property insurance.
• Factors that will be considered include:
  • Preservation impact of the project
  • Diversity of projects funded within the grand program
  • Financial need
  • Ability to complete the project within the proposed time frame
  • Time sensitivity

How to apply:

The current grant cycle is CLOSED; we hope to continue and expand the program in the future. Please visit this page for updates or sign up for our newsletter for updates regarding the next grant cycle. In the meantime, additional resources for the City of Richmond are listed below. Some of these may be limited to specific geographic areas, so please read the descriptions carefully!

Income-based Homeowner Assistance

Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity’s (RMHFH) Critical Home Repair program

project:HOMES Critical Home Repair program

project:HOMES Renew Crew Volunteer program

Rebuilding Together Richmond Home Repair program

Virginia DCHD Emergency Home and Accessibility Repair program (EHARP)

City of Richmond Façade Improvement Program

Hull Street

Broad Street Arts and Cultural District