Morgan Street Food Hall, along with some of its tenants, received a Building Up-fit Grant.

Building Up-fit Grant

Funding to support commercial property interior improvements

Updated: Jan 6, 2023

How do I apply for a Building Up-fit Grant?

This matching reimbursement program helps small business owners invest in property improvements, by matching up to 50 percent of the qualified construction costs.

Residential properties and properties outside of Raleigh are not eligible. Exterior projects are also not eligible for the grant. See the Building Up-fit Grant FAQ for a full list of requirements before submitting a pre-application.

Complete the Building Up-fit Grant pre-application to determine eligibility. (Application is available only during the grant cycles listed below)
Staff will provide an application via email if a pre-applicant is determined to be eligible to apply. Ineligible applicants will be notified.
Submit application. Applications are accepted only during the quarterly grant cycles listed below.

When can I apply for a Building Up-fit Grant?

Building Up-fit Grant Cycles
QTR	OPEN DATE	CLOSE DATE	AWARD NOTIFICATION DATE
1st	Fri., June 24, 2022	Sun., July 17, 2022	Fri., Aug. 5 2022
2nd	Fri., Sept. 16, 2022	Sun., Oct. 9, 2022	Fri., Oct. 28, 2022
3rd	Fri., Jan. 6, 2023	Sun., Jan. 29, 2023	Fri., Feb. 17, 2023
4th	Fri., March 31, 2023	Sun., Apr. 23, 2023	Fri., May 12, 2023

Grant Priority Areas

Companies locating within adopted Priority Areas for Economic Development will be eligible for enhanced terms and amounts.

map of priority areas of economic development

Oak City Fish and Chips Expands with the Building Up-fit Grant

Raleigh-native and local small business owner, Isaac Horton, shares the impact the Building Up-fit Grant has had on his business, Oak City Fish and Chips.