maintain buildings & support businesses with our building improvement grant program

Downtown business and property owners can apply for matching funds of up to $5000 or 50% of a project for interior or exterior improvements.

Build Up Marietta is a building improvement program where downtown business and property owners can apply for matching funds of up to $5000 or 50% of a project. This program is administered by Marietta Main Street in alignment with our mission to promote, preserve, and enhance downtown Marietta according to the Main Street Approach.

The vision of Build Up Marietta is a vibrant, revitalized, visually-appealing downtown with historic structures that have been preserved and adapted to modern-day usage. This program is intended to pair financial resources with local mentors on the restoration of historic properties, facade improvement, interior improvement, business enhancement, and design for awardees of Build Up Marietta funding.

in 2023, Build Up Marietta awarded $90,000 and leveraged over $200,000 into downtown building and business enhancement.

The 2024 Spring Spruce Up Flash Grant

This grant cycle will allow downtown building and business owners to apply for matching funds of up to $5,000, or 50% of a project for:

  • Interior improvements, such as lighting fixtures, plumbing/HVAC, flooring, painting/drywall, permanent fixtures, mechanical/electrical, accessibility compliance, and support mechanisms

  • Exterior improvements, such as painting, brick maintenance, new or replacement awnings, lighting, new or replacement signage, & door/window repair, or outdoor dining/seating

Timeline for the 2024 Spring Spruce Up Flash Grant:

  • All applications must be submitted in full no later than Monday, March 18, 2024

  • Awardees will be announced by Friday, March 22, 2024

  • All projects must be completed and final reimbursement materials submitted by Friday, September 27, 2024

The 2024 Spring Spruce Up Flash Grant is made possible thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act

Previous rounds of Build Up Marietta funds were made possible thanks to Heritage Ohio, the Marietta Community Foundation, the Ohio State General Assembly, and the West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union.


Build Up Marietta Projects

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Bella Via Salon

$1,500 for updated lighting for efficiency and create a more modern atmosphere

Photo by NorthSouth Design

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150 Front Street

$430 for Awnings

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Busy Bee Restaurant

$3,000 for Full Facade Remodel

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Over the Moon Pub & Pizza

$3,000 to Cornice Repair & Painting

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The Salvation Army of Marietta

$1,600 to Awnings

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The Original Pizza Place

$3,000 to Entryway & Window

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Children’s Toy & Doll Museum

$1,000 to Sidewalks, Handrails & Landscaping

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St. Clair Company

$1,000 to Awnings & Window Upgrades

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106 Putnam Street

Awning, Brick Repair, and Paint

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105 Putnam Street

Brick Repair, Window Restoration, Paint

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119 Second Street

Signage, Lighting, Paint

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180 Front Street

Vinyl Sign/Mural Installation

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301 Gilman Avenue

Signage and Awnings