Main Street Fort Smith Grant Program

Downtown Fort Smith is getting a facelift — and local business owners are invited to join in.

 

The Main Street Fort Smith program has launched a new grant initiative to help small businesses renovate storefronts, improve signage, and enhance curb appeal.

 

How It Works

 

Grants will be available for everything from exterior paint and lighting to façade restoration and accessibility upgrades.

 

The goal is to attract new visitors while preserving the district’s historic charm.

 

Why It Matters

 

Downtown Fort Smith is one of the region’s cultural anchors, filled with locally owned restaurants, galleries, and boutiques.

 

Revitalizing it not only supports small business owners but also strengthens the entire River Valley economy.

 

Community Impact

 

City officials say the grants will prioritize small, independent businesses that make downtown unique.

 

“We want to help the people who make Fort Smith feel like home,” said one program coordinator.

 

The Takeaway

 

For Fort Smith’s entrepreneurs, this is more than a paint job — it’s a chance to shape the future of their city, one storefront at a time.