WRBD Info Session

Interested to learn more about our grants programs and how we can help your business? Join our free 30-minute informational Zoom meeting on March 31st at 11:30am! Register here.

The Wheat Ridge Business District (WRBD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers matching funds to businesses and commercial properties in the City of Wheat Ridge in order to improve the appearance of the commercial corridors.

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.

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
Up to $2,500 for a new exterior mural
Larger Facade Plus grant up to $35,000