GROW in Frederick: A Look at the City's Small Business Microgrant Program

GROW in Frederick: A Look at the City's Small Business Microgrant Program

Last July, the City’s GROW Grant program guidelines were updated to provide opportunities to a wider range of businesses for the coming fiscal year. Since the program’s refresh, two businesses — ODIN Crossfit and Gravel & Grind — have been able to take advantage of the program, and a third project in process. Read more about these recent grant awards here.

Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit Applications Open

Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit Applications Open

The City of Frederick is accepting applications for the City Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit until April 1, 2022. Tax paying property owners may apply for a credit equal to 25 percent of the properly documented expenditures incurred during 2021 for exterior work that contributes to the restoration or preservation of a structure designated by the City of Frederick as a Historic Preservation Overlay zone.

State Awards $550,000 for Revitalization Projects in The City of Frederick

State Awards $550,000 for Revitalization Projects in The City of Frederick

On Friday, December 10, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan announced new awardees for the State Revitalization Programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Among those projects funded were three within The City of Frederick.

Ambassador Program Provides New Downtown Services

Ambassador Program Provides New Downtown Services

Downtown Frederick Partnership and the City of Frederick are excited to announce the new Downtown Frederick Ambassador Program, which marks a major step toward significantly improving the cleanliness of sidewalks and streets in the Downtown Frederick area and providing for continual proactive engagement with the public.