Grant funding available for commercial properties in Wheat Ridge

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What is the Wheat Ridge Business District?

The Wheat Ridge Business District (WRBD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers matching funds to commercial businesses in the City of Wheat Ridge in order to improve the appearance of individual buildings, as well as the overall look of the city. 


Most eligible improvements must be to areas visible from the public right-of-way or for public accessibility. The goal of this program is to leverage private improvements while making revitalization efforts affordable, creative, and community-based.


Local bonus funding will be made available to those commercial businesses that use a business located and licensed in Wheat Ridge as their contractor for the improvements. 


The Wheat Ridge Business District, is governed by a volunteer board comprised of Wheat Ridge business owners, property owners, and civic leaders.

Application Process

Contact WRBD to discuss your project and schedule a meeting or site visit before you begin your project.


The Board of Directors meet once a month and will vote to accept, accept with conditions, or deny the application. If the application is accepted, the applicant will receive a Letter of Commitment from the Wheat Ridge Business District indicating the specific amount of grant funding and information on any other requirements. 


Funds will be released to the applicant upon full completion of the proposed project.

Download the Application

Matching Grants Program

We offer matching grants up to specified limits. This means for every $1 spent by the business, the WRBD will match $1 up to the specified limits.


Grant categories include:

  • Up to $3,750 for sign improvements
  • Up to $6,000 for conversion of pole signs to monument signs
  • Up to $7,500 for facade improvements
  • Up to $2,500 for architectural/design assistance
  • Up to $6,000 towards a completed accessibility project
  • Up to $3,000 towards a Visual Impact Special Project that increases curb appeal
  • Up to $900 for a landscaping project
  • Up to $600 for exterior painting project supplies

Download the Application

Mural Grant Program

The purpose of the new Mural Grant program is to provide funding assistance to local commercial property owners to enhance commercial properties, instill a sense of pride and identity, and engage business owners in the beautification of the community.

Download Mural Grant Program Information and Application

Commercial Exterior Grant Program

Businesses willing to invest in their properties in the City of Wheat Ridge to make a dramatic change in the curb appeal of their buildings and properties should consider the Commercial Exterior Grant program. This program is an effort to have a larger funding category to consider larger in scope projects that include substantial changes to the façade and exterior of the building. 

Download Commercial Exterior Grant Application

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