The Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities have awarded $187,500 in Open Door Dearborn grants to help 21 start-ups and local businesses improve their buildings since 2019.
While leveraging this program to make substantial improvements to their buildings and business operations, businesses like Haraz Coffee and Black Box increase the viability and visual appeal in the downtown contributing to the overall economic growth in Downtown Dearborn. This investment has now stimulated many other businesses and property owners to follow suit.
Created in 2019, the DDDA annually funds the grant program to promote and enhance the commercial core of the community, to preserve public investment and to improve the viability of businesses within the DDDA Districts. An existing business, property owner or entrepreneur moving to the DDDA districts may apply for funds to help with design assistance, signage, business start-up, facade improvements and business expansions. Grants of up to $10,000 are available.
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