Grant Opportunities
Downtown Rochester offers a variety of grant opportunities and resources to Downtown businesses and the community.
Start-up Event Grant
Up to $5,000 per grant award is available to fund new events, fresh ideas, and exciting programs that will encourage community and business engagement in Downtown Rochester.
Facade Improvement Grant
Property and business owners may apply for grant assistance of up to 50 percent of the cost of improvements, not to exceed $12,000. Grant funds will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Marketing Matching Grant Program
The Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) is excited to offer a Downtown Co-Marketing Reimbursement Grant through a gift from the Mayo Clinic to support Downtown businesses during this time of construction and transformation. This grant is designed to help businesses amplify their marketing efforts and enhance their customer experience through additional marketing efforts, ensuring Downtown remains a vibrant and engaging destination. A business located within the district can be reimbursed for up to 50% of their marketing costs for eligible projects up to $2,000.