Program Overview
The City of Calais administers the Downtown Charm Grant Program to provide financial assistance to downtown businesses and property owners who wish to make physical improvements to the exterior of their buildings in Calais's TIF district.
The program is a reimbursement program, and approved projects can be reimbursed for half (50%) of eligible project costs up to $15,000 per project. These funds can be used for a variety of façade improvement activities listed in the “Eligible Projects” section in the Program Overview. Examples include: signage, awnings, storefront improvements, restoration, lighting, ADA improvements and more.
To apply to the Downtown Charm Grant Program, read the Downtown Charm Grant Program Overview and complete the Downtown Charm Grant Program Application linked below.
Application Materials:
Submit your application to the Code Enforcement Officer, Andrea Walton in person, email or mail:
Drop of Location:
City Building
11 Church Street
Calais, ME 04619
Mailing Address:
City of Calais
Attn: Andrea Walton
PO Box 413
Calais, ME 04619
Email Address:
assessor@calaismaine.org