Barberton is Back!
Main Street Barberton is coordinating two new programs in partnership with Barberton Community Foundation, the City of Barberton and Barberton Community Development Corporation.
These programs are for building owners who are investing in their downtown building to make significant/transformational improvements, or for new restaurant and retail owners who are looking to move into Barberton’s downtown.
Eligible buildings are in Main Street Barberton’s footprint.
Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program
The Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program (DBRP) will focus on restoring historic properties within Barberton’s downtown. With $200,000 allocated for this program, two grants of up to $100,000 each will be awarded to property owners who match the funding dollar-for-dollar.
This grant has ended. Stay tuned for 2026 grant availability through the Barberton Community Foundation.
Restaurant & Retail Challenge Grant
The Restaurant & Retail Challenge Grant will provide $100,000 to support five new or expanding restaurant and retail businesses with grants of up to $20,000 each. Grant recipients are required to match the funding dollar-for-dollar, creating a total potential investment of $200,000.
This grant has ended. Stay tuned for 2026 grant availability through the Barberton Community Foundation.
Applications go live on February 1!
Create an account and complete the application at barbertoncf.org
Are You Eligible?
Interested applicants for either program must schedule a pre-application meeting with Main Street Barberton to discuss eligibility and project scope.
Contact Melanie Black Amato at 330-510-1335 or [email protected].
