Fit-Up Business Grants

Media Coverage

"Freeport's 'Fit-Up' grant program helps local businesses grow" 03/01/25 News Center Maine

"Fit-Up grants help redevelop Freeport’s downtown spaces" 02/24/25 Times Record

Freeport Business Fit-Up Grant Program

Fit-Up provides matching funds for local businesses to improve Downtown commercial spaces to enhance business vitality, diversify Freeport's offerings, activate underutilized spaces, and enhance the experience of residents and visitors.
View and download application package and guidelines at the bottom of this page.

Fit-Up Helps Activate Downtown Spaces

Fit-Up assists local property owners and businesses to redevelop, restore. renovate, and reconfigure commercial spaces throughout Freeport's Downtown. 

Available Funding

Typical grants are $10,000
$60,000 total is available
1-to-1 match required

Eligible Projects

Redevelop underutilized spaces with utility connections, improve accessibility, reconfigure spaces, code compliance updates, and related activities

Program Goals

  • Cultivate a local food scene
  • Create spaces for local makers & retail
  • Support experiential services & activities
  • Catalyze investment Downtown

Apply For Fit-Up Funds

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling monthly schedule as long as funds remain available. The deadline to apply is the 15th day of each month.
Download the Fit-Up program application package (XLS document)
View Fit-Up program guidelines (PDF)

Contact

Call or email Brett Richardson to discuss your project and the simple application process.
(207) 865-4743, ext 117
brichardson@freeportmaine.com